Integrating Positive Psychology Into Family Therapy: Positive Family Therapy

The article provides an overview of positive family therapy that combines family therapy and positive psychology to develop a nonpathologizing, growth-oriented, strengths-based, relationship-focused model of intervening with families. The theoretical roots from both family therapy and positive psych...

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Published in:The Counseling psychologist 2015-07, Vol.43 (5), p.703-733
Main Authors: Conoley, Collie W., Plumb, Evelyn Winter, Hawley, Kathryn J., Spaventa-Vancil, Kathryn Z., Hernández, Rafael J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Counseling
Families & family life
Intervention
Psychology
Therapy
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Summary:The article provides an overview of positive family therapy that combines family therapy and positive psychology to develop a nonpathologizing, growth-oriented, strengths-based, relationship-focused model of intervening with families. The theoretical roots from both family therapy and positive psychology are described. The unique feature is the mechanism of change, broaden and build theory from positive psychology. Examples of techniques are provided that foster strengths, virtues, approach goals, and positive affect. In accordance with the counseling psychology tradition, we argue that positive family therapy is culturally sensitive, growth oriented, and hope enhancing.
ISSN:0011-0000
1552-3861
DOI:10.1177/0011000015575392