Abstract
This study sought to develop an advanced filial therapy model by examining the experiences of seven parents who participated in a preliminary advanced filial therapy intervention. These parents had previously completed a 10-week basic filial therapy model called Child Parent Relationship Therapy. A phenomenological qualitative design was employed, wherein data was obtained from parent playtime notes, researcher field notes, group process transcriptions, and focus groups. Parent experiences of the intervention were examined from a systems-relational lens, and four categories emerged, which include relational epiphanies, enhanced understanding of the playtimes, model format, and skill development. Additionally, a variety of themes were discovered within each category.
This study represents the only known attempt to develop an advanced filial therapy model. The findings indicated areas for continued model development and contribute to the improvement of systemic, strength and evidence-based treatments for children and families. Implications for theory, clinical practice, and future research were also considered.
LLU Discipline
Marital and Family Therapy
Department
Marital and Family Therapy
School
Graduate Studies
First Advisor
Barbara Couden Hernandez
Second Advisor
Kimberly Freeman
Third Advisor
Douglas Huenergardt
Fourth Advisor
Colwick Wilson
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Degree Level
Ph.D.
Year Degree Awarded
2009
Date (Title Page)
12-2009
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Parent-child interaction therapy; Play therapy; Parent and child; Play Therapy -- methods; Family Therapy -- methods; Parent-Child Relations.
Type
Thesis
Page Count
x; 139
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.
Recommended Citation
Wickstrom, Amy Cathleen, "The Development of an Advanced Filial Therapy Model" (2009). Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects. 1962.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/1962
Collection
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Collection Website
http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/
Repository
Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives
Included in
Clinical Psychology Commons, Design of Experiments and Sample Surveys Commons, Marriage and Family Therapy and Counseling Commons