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Family therapy for adolescents with functional somatic symptoms: A systemic narrative approach on a biopsychosocial foundation:Workshop

Authors :
Dehlholm-Lambertsen, Birgitte
Hulgaard, Ditte Roth
Source :
Dehlholm-Lambertsen, B & Hulgaard, D R 2015, ' Family therapy for adolescents with functional somatic symptoms: A systemic narrative approach on a biopsychosocial foundation : Workshop ', EAPM2015, Nurnberg, Germany, 01/06/2015-04/07/2015 .
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

FSS are common in children and adolescents, resulting in significant morbidity and health expenses. In daily clinical practice there is limited consensus regarding the treatment. To understand FSS, a biopsychosocial framework is generally accepted. This includes, biological, psychological and social elements with special emphasis on the significance of family factors. Thus there is an increasing focus on interventions targeting family processes, and the empirical support for family- based treatment for children with mental health problems is growing. However, research is challenged by the fact that “family therapy” is based on a broad definition, which encompasses a wide range of interventions with theoretical and technical eclictism dominating the field. Research in adults shows that psychological treatment is effective for FSS. According to children and adolescents there is a growing evidence on the effect of psychological treatment. At the department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, a team of experienced therapists has developed an approach for the treatment of adolescents with FSS. This approach includes a formalized and well-established collaboration with the Pediatric department, University Hospital of Southern Denmark. The treatment is based on a biopsychosocial understanding combined with family therapy with elements of systemic and narrative theories. Objective: • Presentation of the family therapy approach used in the department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University Hospital of Southern Denmark. • Discussion of different approaches to family therapy for adolescents with functional somatic symptoms • Discussion of challenges and advantages of a systemic narrative approach to families of adolescents with functional somatic symptoms.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Dehlholm-Lambertsen, B & Hulgaard, D R 2015, ' Family therapy for adolescents with functional somatic symptoms: A systemic narrative approach on a biopsychosocial foundation : Workshop ', EAPM2015, Nurnberg, Germany, 01/06/2015-04/07/2015 .
Accession number :
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