Psychoeducational Family Therapy

Question 1

History of Psychoeducational Approach (3)

Answer 1

1. Hospitalized schizophrenics frequently relapsed when released to custody of family
2. Re-hospitalization occurred even with existing interventions
3. Expressed emotion
   - highly charged emotional exchanges increased likelihood of relapse
   - criticism, hostility, over-involvement leads to emotional arousal, triggering relapse

Question 2

Theory (Carol Anderson) (3)

Answer 2

1. Shift from family causing problems to the problems HAPPEN to family
2. Families sensed therapist was blaming family for problems; defensiveness
3. Evidence-based: reduce relapse rates for depression, bipolar & schizophrenic disorders

Question 3

Normal Family Development (1)

Answer 3

• No set normalcy for family

Question 4

Goals for Therapy (2)

Answer 4

• Supplement & renew family resources

- Build on family strengths

Question 5

Therapy Set-up (2)

Answer 5

• Who is seen: Individual family or with multiple families

- Role of Therapist: Collaborative Partner

Question 6

Therapy Process (2)

Answer 6

1. Techniques from family-based theories

2. Emphasize skills, problem management & detailed treatment goals (family in charge)

Question 7

Interventions (3)

Answer 7

1. Engage family/joining
2. Set educational programs (gives clients the knowledge so families are better prepared)
3. Out-patient sessions for 1 year + to help achieve stability