Sibling group treatment

A model of treatment for working with sibling groups is offered. It is suggested that the sibling group is rarely considered as a viable treatment entity, yet siblings potentially exert a powerful influence within the family system. Assumptions underlying this model of treatment are examined. As a u...

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Published in:Clinical social work journal 1981-01, Vol.9 (2), p.101-110
Main Authors: Hamlin, Elwood R., Timberlake, Elizabeth M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Group/Groups/Grouping/Groupism
Sibling/Siblings
Treatment
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Summary:A model of treatment for working with sibling groups is offered. It is suggested that the sibling group is rarely considered as a viable treatment entity, yet siblings potentially exert a powerful influence within the family system. Assumptions underlying this model of treatment are examined. As a unit of treatment, sibling groups can be worked with in three ways: (1) as an adjunct to family or adult treatment, (2) as an adjunct to individual child therapy, & (3) by itself. Treatment objectives are described & a case illustration is provided. Finally, limitations & benefits of sibling group treatment are discussed. HA.
ISSN:0091-1674
1573-3343
DOI:10.1007/BF00761559