Description
An important factor in the treatment of multi-problem families is the therapeutic relationship, which has been found to be a predictor of therapy outcomes (e.g. Bachler et al., 2016). We studied the effect of the quality of the therapeutic relationship between therapists and multi-problem families on family disfunctioning throughout therapy. Therapeutic relationship between multi-problem families and therapists was measured with the System of Observing Family Therapy Alliance (SOFTA; Friedlander et al., 2006). Family disfunctioning was measured with the Family Assessment Device (FAD; Epstein et al., 1983). Family disfunctioning was negatively related with engagement in the therapeutic process at the start of the therapy (r=-.302, p = .033). Growth in family’s engagement in the therapeutic process was positively related to a decrease in family disfunctioning over the course of treatment (r =.382, p = .006). Based on these results, we can conclude that when a family presents more problems at the start of treatment it is more difficult to become engaged in the therapy-process. However, when families are able to get involved in treatment they benefit more and family functioning increases. This summer, results [currently being coded] will also be presented on the influence of therapist attachment on the therapeutic relationship.| Period | 7 Jun 2018 → 9 Jun 2018 |
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| Event title | World Congress Psychotherapy Amsterdam |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Amsterdam, NetherlandsShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |