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Reflections on a Resources Based Approach to Family Therapy
Journal Title: RIVISTA DI PSICOTERAPIA RELAZIONALE  
Author/s: Enrico Visani 
Year:  2014 Issue: 40 Language: Italian 
Pages:  18 Pg. 21-38 FullText PDF:  100 KB
DOI:  10.3280/PR2014-040002
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The article explores the model of family therapy resources based developed by Camillo Loriedo. After reviewing the concept of family resilience, is proposed a scale to assess families balancing the observation between the risk factors and protective factors. It describes the general premises and clinical work to promote the family’s resources. In accordance with the scientific evidence on the effectiveness of psychotherapy, emphasizes the importance of a collaborative relationship, the development of a common commitment towards the achievement of family and personal objectives. The model of family therapy resources based is the overriding vision systemic relational approach, promotes integration between the different models of reference and evaluable treatments, expands the applications of family therapy.
Keywords: Family therapy, resources, strenghts, family resilience

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Enrico Visani, Reflections on a Resources Based Approach to Family Therapy in "RIVISTA DI PSICOTERAPIA RELAZIONALE " 40/2014, pp. 21-38, DOI:10.3280/PR2014-040002

   

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