1. [Children's Aggressive Behaviour and Therapeutic Interventions on the Parental Couple Level].
- Author
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Lux U and Hudecek M
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Scapegoating, Systems Theory, Aggression psychology, Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders psychology, Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders therapy, Child Guidance methods, Education, Nonprofessional methods, Family Conflict psychology, Family Therapy methods, Rage
- Abstract
Parents go to see child guidance counselling services for many different reasons. Behavioural problems or rather enraged or aggressive behaviour of children and adolescents towards their siblings or parents is a frequent issue in counselling practice. The current article takes a closer look at the range of problems around defiance, anger and aggression from a developmental and systemic point of view. The meaning of these negative affects within the family system is elaborated. Empirical studies show a clear connection between children's problem behaviour and frequent and destructive interparental conflict. So called spill-over-effects play a crucial role in explaining this connection. From a systemic perspective thus the child is seen as a symptom carrier, which shifts the focus of counselling on the interaction between parents as well. Consequently, family therapeutic sessions on the couple level are often indicated. Do parents succeed in constructively solving their conflicts, typically the aggressive behaviour of the children is reduced, too. On the basis of a compound single case such a process is illustrated.
- Published
- 2015
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