Summary
"In this training video, Harry Aponte demonstrates structural family therapy with a family suffering from multigenerational trauma and the effects of alcoholism. The family originally seeks help for their 8-year-old daughter, who is having trouble sleeping and is exhibiting symptoms such as night terrors, sleepwalking, and unexplained crying at school and at home. Aponte shifts the focus from the little girl to the center of the family: Lori, the 25-year-old mother. He moves thoroughly through the family's complicated situation, asking about each person, each relationship, and each person's role. Together they identify Lori's tendency to isolate, self-protect, and feel resentful and angry about all the burdens she carries. By the end of the session, Lori expresses hope about living her life in a different way. Includes a follow-up discussion with the referring social worker. Intended for students and practitioners in clinical psychology, counseling, social work, and related health professions." Supplied by publisher.