Main description:

Focused Genograms provides a cutting-edge guide to utilizing the Intersystem Approach meta-framework and attachment theory to construct focused genograms. Focused genograms are graphic representations of intergenerational family interactions, and can be tailored to themes. This new volume includes nearly two decades of research, clinical experience, and theory; including rapidly expanding empirical support of attachment theory, gender, and trauma theory. It will allow the reader to comprehensively develop assessment and treatment planning for a wide range of client-systems. The clinical approach to using Focused Genograms traces intergenerational patterns of attachment and helps the therapist create an attachment-focused bond with client-systems of all types.

Contents:

List of Figures List of Tables About the Authors Preface Acknowledgements Introduction List of AbbreviationsI: The Intersystem Approach and Integration of Attachment Theory 1. The Intersystem Approach: Intergenerational Assessment and Clinical Practice II: Re-Introducing Focused Genograms and Therapeutic Posture 3. A Guide to the Focused Genogram, Maps & Timelines Appendix 1. 4. Therapeutic Posture: The Attachment Based Therapeutic Alliance With Individuals, Couples, and Families III: The New and Expanded Attachment Focused Genograms 5. The Attachments Focused Genogram: Expanding the Basic Genogram 6. The Fairness Focused Genogram: A Contextual Therapy Perspective B. Janet Hibbs 7. The Gender Focused Genogram 8. The Sexuality Focused Genogram Michele Marsh 9. The Abuse, Violence, and Trauma Focused Genogram Index