Unbalancing the Effects of Chronic Illness: Non-Traditional Family Therapy Assessment and Intervention Approach

Chronic illness is a major life-altering experience that impacts families around the world. In this article, a nontraditional, culturally appropriate family therapy assessment procedure is presented that can serve as a catalyst for creating change in families with a chronically ill member. As an eco...

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Published in:The American journal of family therapy 2007-05, Vol.35 (3), p.265-277
Main Authors: Ellenwood, Audrey E., Jenkins, Jeanne E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chronic Illness
Chronic illnesses
Crisis intervention
Disease management
Families & family life
Family counseling
Family Therapy
Social Support
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Summary:Chronic illness is a major life-altering experience that impacts families around the world. In this article, a nontraditional, culturally appropriate family therapy assessment procedure is presented that can serve as a catalyst for creating change in families with a chronically ill member. As an ecological and holistic assessment tool, the Intervention Based Family Assessment Procedure (IBFA) helps to build a family's story by identifying needs, exploring sources of stress, assessing coping strategies, and determining how support systems are activated to help the family with the care of a chronically ill family member.
ISSN:0192-6187
1521-0383
DOI:10.1080/01926180600968431