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Couples form the foundation of military families. However, on average, couples become significantly less satisfied with their relationships and marriages across the deployment cycle. Reduced satisfaction places partners at risk for psychological distress and family problems. The present study examines the effects of a family based reintegration program aimed at enhancing reflective functioning in recently deployed service members and their home-front partners on relationship satisfaction. Results reveal that most dyads report being satisfied in their relationship at baseline. However, greater couple distress was related to more psychological distress in both partners. For spouses, intervention had a positive, significant effect on relationship satisfaction. Variations in relative risk for couple distress among service members and their spouses highlight the need to assess both partners to clarify risk factors and modifiable targets of intervention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes a collaborative action research project, carried out in Germany and designed to promote the integration of family systems thinking and methods into the core practices of everyday psychiatric care. During 1997–2002, ‘good practice’ guidelines were compiled in an initial research project, involving 17 in- and outpatient psychiatric services. In the second phase of the project (2002–2008), the approach is now well established, being taught and evaluated in three state hospitals in Germany. This article outlines the development of the project and the application of family systems psychiatry principles, demonstrating their feasibility and value in a number of different psychiatric hospitals. Two clinical vignettes illustrate the usefulness of the family systems approach as a comprehensive framework for delivering recovery-focused inpatient care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents specialized family therapy intervention strategies for Hispanic families with behavior-problem adolescents who have experienced an immigration-related separation. Such specialized interventions correspond to a philosophy of customized treatment delivery for His- panic families. Interactional and cognitive/affective features are presented, and guidelines for building therapeutic alliances, identifying core family processes/themes, and transforming interactions are offered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article describes an innovative program to meet the needs of homeless women, children, and families residing at a transitional living center in an urban setting. The program involves collaboration between medical and mental health professionals to address the multiple problems and unmet needs of this population. Recommendations for future work in expanding collaborative practice are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Family members of homicide victims are a neglected population whose posthomicide experience is shaped by the social milieu and primacy of the state's agenda for justice. Themes derived from interviews with 14 families about their lived experience are analyzed and explored through the lens of social constructionist theory, and implications for clinical practice and policy are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A review of neuropsychological studies reveals that patients with mild brain injuries suffer from a wide range of cognitive, physical, and emotional problems. Yet, their symptoms may be overlooked because of inadequate assessment. Family involvement and group work are described as beneficial for these patients. Individual psychotherapy is indicated for those who have a more realistic perception of their skill level, can adjust to a new self, and are able to manage emotional reactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Proposes a family intervention model designed to meet the sociocultural needs of Asian-American schizophrenic patients and their families. Stages of the model; Guidelines and suggestions for implementing the stages; Issues concerning the implementation of the model.

Families of 180 people with serious mental illness, representing various socioeconomic and ethnic groups, were interviewed about their understanding of their family member's illness, coping with problems caused by the illness, sources of support, effects of medication and substance abuse, and dealing with mental health professionals. Several significant areas of concern emerged, and are explored with attention to differences based on gender, ethnic group, socioeconomic status, and role of the family member. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Family-based preventive intervention for substance use and antisocial behavior is introduced as an emerging specialty. Major program parameters are outlined, and intervention techniques endorsed by contemporary models are presented. Recommendations are made for advancing family-based prevention in key areas: targeting high-risk and adolescent populations, customizing interventions for individual families, working with multiple social systems, and integrating knowledge from the fields of prevention and treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the use of recreation-based family groups as modalities in the treatment of school-age children and preschoolers with potential for enrollment. History of aggression between the parents or between the parent and child; Success of groups with psychoeducational help and self-help components; Reduction of family conflict.