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Type of therapeutic approach

Studies here have been categorised according to the type of therapeutic approach and consultation that is being researched.

General systemic therapy

Carr. A., Pinquart, M. & Haun, M.W. (2020) Research-informed practice of systemic therapy. in Ochs, M., Borcsa, M. & Schweitzer, J. (2020) Systemic Research in Individual, Couple and Family Therapy and Counseling. Springer.

Attachment-based family therapy (ABFT)

Diamond, G.S., Stern, R. (2003). Attachment based family therapy: Repairing attachment ruptures. In S. Johnson & V. E. Whiffen (Eds.). Attachment Process in Couple and Family Therapy. NY: Guilford Press.

Diamond, G.S., Diamond, G.M., & Levy, S.A. (2014) Attachment Based Family Therapy for Depressed Adolescents. Washington D.C: American Psychological Association.

Ewing, E.S.K., Diamond, G. and Levy, S. (2015) Attachment-based family therapy for depressed and suicidal adolescents: Theory, clinical model and empirical supportAttachment & Human Development, 17(2), pp. 136–156. doi: 10.1080/14616734.2015.1006384.

Levy, S.A., Russon, J. and Diamond, G.M. (2016) Attachment-based family therapy for suicidal Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adolescents: A case studyAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 37(2), pp. 190–206. doi: 10.1002/anzf.1151.

Manasse SM, Russon J, Lampe EW, et al. Attachment-Based Family Therapy to Improve Family Functioning in Adolescent Binge-Spectrum Eating Disorders: An Initial Evaluation Via Case Series Design. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 2023;0(0). doi:10.1177/13591045231187433

This page contains a comprehensive list of ABFT publications.

Consultation

Fennessy, K. et al. (2015), Systemic Consultation in Intellectual Disability Case ManagementAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 36: 258–272. doi: 10.1002/anzf.1104

Flåm, A. M. (2019) Situated Expertise; Knowing from Within: Multi-agency and Cross-professional Consultation as Reflecting PracticeInternational Journal of Collaborative-Dialogic Practices. 9.

Frascarolo, F. et al. (2012) “ Collaboration entre cliniciens et chercheurs autour de la « consultation systémique” : une situation de violence intrafamilialeDevenir 4(24): 315-327. doi : 10.3917/dev

Rhodes, P., Donelly, M., Whatson, L., Brearley, K., Dikian, J., Hansson, A., Franic, T. and Mora, L. (2014), Beyond the Impasse? Systemic Consultation and Understanding Complex Cases. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 27: 226–235. doi:10.1111/jar.12068

Dialogical practice

Arnkil, T.E. (2019) Co-generating Dialogical Spaces: Challenges for Open and Anticipation Dialogues and Dialogical Practices in GeneralInternational Journal of Collaborative-Dialogic Practices. 9.

Avdi, E., Vasileia Lerou, V. & Seikkula, J. (2015): Dialogical Features, Therapist Responsiveness, and Agency in a Therapy for PsychosisJournal of Constructivist Psychology, 28(4): 329-341.

Bøe, T. D., Kristoffersen, K., Lidbom, P. A., Lindvig, G. R., Seikkula, J., Ulland, D. and Zachariassen, K. (2015), ‘Through speaking, he finds himself … a bit’: Dialogues Open for Moving and Living through Inviting Attentiveness, Expressive Vitality and New MeaningAustralia & New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 36: 167–187. doi:10.1002/anzf.1092

Guregård, S. & Seikkula, J. (2014) Establishing Therapeutic Dialogue with Refugee FamiliesContemp Fam Ther, 36: 41. doi:10.1007/s10591-013-9263-5

Lidbom, P. A., Bøe, T. D., Kristoffersen, K., Ulland, D. and Seikkula, J. (2016) Shared Sequences from Network Therapy with Adolescents Only the therapist Finds Meaningful. Australia & New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 37: 500–513. doi:10.1002/anzf.1191

Per Arne Lidbom, Tore Dag Bøe, Kjell Kristoffersen, Dagfinn Ulland, Jaakko Seikkula (2014) A Study of a Network Meeting: Exploring the Interplay between Inner and Outer Dialogues in Significant and Meaningful MomentsAustralia and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy, 35: 136–149. doi:10.1002/anzf.1052

Rober, P., Elliott, R., Buysse, A., Loots, G. & De Corte, K. (2008) Positioning in the therapist’s inner conversation:a dialogical model based on a grounded theory analysis of therapist reflections. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 34( 3): 406-421.

Seikkula, J., Laitila, A. & Rober, P. (2012) Making Sense of Multi-Actor Dialogues in Family Therapy and Network Meetings Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 38(4): 667-87

Vall, B., Seikkula, J., Laitila, A. & Botella, L. (2014) Increasing responsibility, safety, and trust through a dialogical approach: A case study in couple therapy for psychological abusive behaviorJournal of Family Psychotherapy, 25(4): 275-299.

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT)

Cloutier, P.F., Manion, I.G., Walker, J.G. & Johnson, S.M. (2002) Emotionally focused interventions for couples with chronically ill children: a 2-year follow-upJournal of Marital and Family Therapy, 28: 391-398.

Greenman, P. & Johnson, S. (2013) Process research on EFT for couples: Linking theory to practice. Family Process, Special Issue: Couple Therapy, 52(1): 46-61.

Halchuk, R., Makinen, J. & Johnson, S.M. (2010) Resolving attachment injuries in couples using emotionally focused therapy: A 3 year follow-up. Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy, 9: 31-47. doi:10.1080/15332690903473069

Koren, R., Woolley, S. R., Danis, I. and Török, S. (2020). Measuring the Effectiveness of the Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship Training in Hungary done through Translation. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 00, 1- 17. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12443

Lafrance Robinson, A., Dolhanty, J., Stillar, A., Henderson, K., and Mayman, S. (2016) Emotion-Focused Family Therapy for Eating Disorders Across the Lifespan: A Pilot Study of a 2-Day Transdiagnostic Intervention for Parents. Clin. Psychol. Psychother., 23: 14–23. doi: 10.1002/cpp.1933.

Myung, H. S., Furrow, J. L., & Lee, N. A. (2022). Understanding the emotional landscape in the withdrawer re-engagement and blamer softening EFCT change events. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1– 19. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12583

Quinn, B., Davis, S., Greaves, B., Furrow, J., Palmer-Olsen, L., & Woolley, S. (2023). Caregiver openness in emotionally focused family therapy: A critical shift. Family Process, 00, 1– 19. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12902

Sabey, A. K., Stillar, A., & Lafrance, A. (2021). Processes and outcomes of an emotion-focused family therapy two-chair intervention for transforming problematic parenting patterns. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1– 20. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12580

Sandberg, J. G., Calatrava, M., Andrade, D., Lybbert, R., Mazo, S., & Rodríguez-González, M. (2024). Toward a culturally sensitive application of emotionally focused couples therapy: A qualitative study of therapists’ experience using EFT in Spanish-speaking countries/cultures. Family Process, 00, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12982

Sandberg, J. G., Rodríguez‐González, M., Pereyra, S., Lybbert, R., Perez, L., Willis, K. ( 2019). The Experience of Learning EFT in Spanish‐speaking Countries: A Multi‐National Replication Study. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 46, 256– 271. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12383

Stavrianopoulos, K., Faller, G. & Furrow, J.L. (2014) Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: Facilitating Change Within a Family SystemJournal of Couple & Relationship Therapy, 13(1): 25-43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15332691.2014.865976

Family interventions for psychosis

Allen, J., Burbach, F. and Reibstein, J. (2013), ‘A Different World’ Individuals’ experience of an integrated family intervention for psychosis and its contribution to recovery. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 86: 212-228. doi:10.1111/j.2044-8341.2011.02057.x

Rapsey, E.H.S., Burbach, F.R. and Reibstein, J. (2015), Exploring the process of family interventions for psychosis in relation to attachment, attributions and problem‐maintaining cycles: an IPA study. Journal of Family Therapy, 37: 509-528. doi:10.1111/1467-6427.12085

Thompson, O., Griffiths, M., Allen, J. and Jones, F. (2020), A Delphi survey to explore best practice for practitioners offering family intervention for psychosis to families with children. Journal of Family Therapy, 42: 560-587. doi:10.1111/1467-6427.12264

Functional family therapy (FFT)

Celinska, K., Furrer, S., & Cheng, C.-C. (2013). An outcome-based evaluation of Functional Family Therapy for youth with behavior problems. OJJDP Journal of Juvenile Justice, 2(2), 23-36.

Collyer, H., Eisler, I. and Woolgar, M. (2020), Parent and Youth Perspectives and Retention in Functional Family TherapyFamily Process doi:10.1111/famp.12605

Hartnett, D., Carr, A., Hamilton, E. and O’Reilly, G. (2017), The Effectiveness of Functional Family Therapy for Adolescent Behavioral and Substance Misuse Problems: A Meta-AnalysisFamily Process, 56: 607–619. doi:10.1111/famp.12256

Sexton, T., & Turner, C. W. (2010). The effectiveness of Functional Family Therapy for youth with behavioral problems in a community practice setting. Journal of Family Psychology, 24(3), 339-348.

Vardanian, M. M., Scavenius, C., Granski, M., Chacko, A.. ( 2020). An international examination of the effectiveness of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) in a Danish community sample. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 46, 289– 303. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12405

Mentalisation in systemic therapy

Asen, E & Fonagy, P. (2020) Mentalisation in systemic therapy and its empirical evidence. in M. Ochs, M. Borsca & J. Schweitzer (eds) Systemic Research in Individual, Couple and Family Therapy and Counseling. Springer

Byrne G, Murphy S, Connon G. Mentalization-based treatments with children and families: A systematic review of the literature. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 2020;25(4):1022-1048. doi:10.1177/1359104520920689

Multiple family therapy (MFT)

Cook-Darzens, S., & Duclos, J. (2022). Development and implementation of a relationship-focused outpatient multifamily program for adolescent anorexia nervosa. Family Process, 00, 1– 20. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12826

Cook-Darzens, S., Gelin, Z. and Hendrick, S. (2018), Evidence base for Multiple Family Therapy (MFT) in non-psychiatric conditions and problems: a review (part 2). Journal of Family Therapy, 40: 326-343. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12177

Gelin, Z., Cook-Darzens, S. and Hendrick, S. (2018), The evidence base for Multiple Family Therapy in psychiatric disorders: a review (part 1). Journal of Family Therapy, 40: 302-325. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12178

Gelin, Z., Fuso, S., Hendrick, S., Cook-Darzens, S. and Simon, Y. (2015) The Effects of a Multiple Family Therapy on Adolescents with Eating Disorders: An Outcome Study. Family Process, 54(1): 160–172.

Guerra, S., Oliveira, C., Seidi, C., Sousa, L., & Mendes, Á. (2022) Multifamily interventions in the context of inherited genetic conditions: A scoping review. Journal of Family Therapy, 00, 00– 00. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12424

Hellemans, S. et al (2011) Therapeutic processes in multi-family groups for major depression: Results of an interpretative phenomenological studyJournal of Affective Disorders 134(1-3) 226-34

Høigilt, A.M. and Bøe, T.D. (2021), Doubt, Hope, Pain, and New Discoveries: Parents’ Experiences of the High-Conflict Program ‘No Kids in the Middle’. Aust N Z J Fam Ther. https://doi.org/10.1002/anzf.1451

Keiley, M. K., Zaremba-Morgan, A., Datubo-Brown, C., Pyle, R. and Cox, M. (2015). Multiple-family group intervention for incarcerated male adolescents who sexually offend and their families: Change in maladaptive emotion regulation predicts adaptive change in adolescent behaviorsJournal of Marital and Family Therapy, 41: 324–339. doi: 10.1111/jmft.12078

King, L.Y. (2012) A multiple-family group with youngsters who refuse to attend school: Learning and implications for School-Based Family Counseling. International Journal for School-Based Family Counseling. Volume IV.

Kratochwill, T.R., McDonald, L., Levin, J.R., Scalia, P.A. & Coover, G. (2009) Families and schools together: An experimental study of multi-family support groups for children at riskJournal of School Psychology 47: 245–265

Lo, J. W. K., & Ma, J. L. C. (2023). Generating mutual support in multifamily therapy to promote father involvement and family communication quality of Chinese families of adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A qualitative study. Family Process, 00, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12944

Ma, J.L.C. (2021), Family-Based Intervention for Chinese Families of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Hong Kong, China. Aust N Z J Fam Ther. https://doi.org/10.1002/anzf.1468

Ma, J.L.C., Xia, L.L.L., Yau‐Ng, M. and Yan‐Yee, C.Y. (2021), Treatment efficacy of multiple family therapy in helping Hong Kong Chinese parents recover from depression. Journal of Family Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12340

Mortimer, R., Morris, E., Pursch, B., Roe, A. & Sleed, M. (2021) Multi-family therapy for separated parents in conflict and their children: intervention development and pilot evaluation. Journal of Family Therapy, 00, 1– 24. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12373

Ruiz-Íñiguez, R., Carralero-Montero, A., Martínez-González, A., Méndez-Parra, E., Valdés-Díaz, Y., & Sempere, J. (2021). Interfamily Therapy, a multifamily therapy model settled in infant-juvenile mental health services of Havana (Cuba): A qualitative study from participants’ perspectives. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 00, 1– 21. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12542

Tandt, H.L.N., Leyman, L., Baeken, C., Purdon, C. & Lemmens, G.M.D. (2023) Multi-family therapy for adult outpatients with obsessive-compulsive disorder and their family members, targeting family accommodation. Journal of Family Therapy, 00, 1–19. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12439

Wiseman, H., Ensoll, S., Russouw, L., & Butler, C. (2019). Multi-Family Therapy for young people with Anorexia Nervosa: Clinicians and carers’ perspectives on systemic changesJournal of Systemic Therapies38(3), 67-83. https://doi.org/10.1521/jsyt.2019.38.3.67

van Beek, Y., Hessen, D., Levelt, L., Beijer, D., Rijnberk, C., Maras, A. et al. (2023) Intensive specialised multi-family therapy for multi-stressed families: Therapeutic alliance as predictor for effectiveness. Journal of Family Therapy, 00, 1– 20. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12434

van Es, C. M., El Khoury, B., van Dis, E. A. M., te Brake, H., van Ee, E., Boelen, P. A., & Mooren, T. (2023). The effect of multiple family therapy on mental health problems and family functioning: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Family Process, 00, 1– 16. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12876

van Es, C. M., Boelen, P. A., M., te Brake, H., & Mooren, T. (2021). Family Empowerment (FAME): A feasibility trial of preventive multifamily groups for asylum seeker families in the Netherlands. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 00, 1– 18. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12539

Multidimensional family therapy

Henderson, C.E., Dakof, G.A., Greenbaum, P.E. & Liddle, H.A. (2010) Effectiveness of multidimensional family therapy with higher severity substance-abusing adolescents: Report from two randomized controlled trials. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 78(6): 885-897.

Liddle , H. A., Dakof, G. A., Rowe, C. L., Henderson, C., Greenbaum, P., Wang, W., & Alberga, L. (2018). Multidimensional Family Therapy as a community-based alternative to residential treatment for adolescents with substance use and co-occurring mental health disordersJournal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 90, 47-56. doi:10.1016/j.jsat.2018.04.011

Liddle, H.A. (2016) Multidimensional family therapy: Evidence base for transdiagnostic treatment outcomes, change mechanisms and implementation in community settingsFamily Process, 55(3): 558–576.

Nielsen, P., Rigter, H., Weber, N., Favez, N., & Liddle, H. A. (2022). In-session gaming as a tool in treating adolescent problematic gaming. Family Process, 00, 1– 16. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12846

van der Pol, T.M., Hoeve, M., Noom, M.J., Stams, G.J.J., Doreleijers, T.A., van Domburgh, L. and Vermeiren, R.R. (2017), Research Review: The effectiveness of multidimensional family therapy in treating adolescents with multiple behavior problems – a meta-analysis. J Child Psychol Psychiatr, 58: 532-545. https://doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.12685

Multisystemic therapy (MST)

This document lists published MST outcome, implementation and benchmarking studies.

Bunting, A., Fox, S., Adhyaru, J. & Holland, A. (2020) Considerations for minority ethnic young people in multisystemic therapyClinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

Fonagy, P., Butler, S.M., Cottrell, D., Scott, S.B. et al (2020) Multisystemic therapy versus management as usual in the treatment of adolescent antisocial behaviour (START): 5-year follow-up of a pragmatic, randomised, controlled, superiority trialThe Lancet Psychiatry 7(5):420-430

Hefti, S., Pérez, T., Fürstenau, U., Rhiner, B., Swenson, C. C., Schmid, M. ( 2020). https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jmft.12367?campaign=woletoc Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect: Do Parents Show Improvement in Parental Mental Health Problems and Parental Stress?. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 46, 95– 109. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12367

Henggeler, S. W. and Schaeffer, C. M. (2016) Multisystemic Therapy®: Clinical Overview, Outcomes, and Implementation ResearchFamily Process, 55: 514–528. doi:10.1111/famp.12232

Jethwa, J., Glorney, E., Adhyaru, J. and Lawson, A. (2019), A grounded theory of multisystemic therapist roles in achieving positive outcomes for young people and familiesJournal of Family Therapy. doi:10.1111/1467-6427.12287

Klietz, S.J., Borduin, C.M. & Schaeffer, C.M. (2010) Cost-benefit analysis of multisystemic therapy with serious and violent juvenile offenders. Journal of Family Psychology, 24(5): 657-666.

Sawyer, A.M. & Borduin, C.M. (2011) Effects of multisystemic therapy through midlife: A 21.9-year follow-up to a randomized clinical trial with serious and violent offenders. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 79(5): 643-652.

Narrative approaches

Baú, V. (2016) A narrative approach to evaluation: ‘Narratives of Change’ method. Qualitative Research Journal, 16(4): 374-387

Evidence for the effectiveness of Narrative Therapy.  https://dulwichcentre.com.au/collection-evidence-for-the-effectiveness-of-narrative-therapy/
Ghavibazou, E., Hosseinian, S. and Abdollahi, A. (2020), Effectiveness of Narrative Therapy on Communication Patterns for Women Experiencing Low Marital Satisfaction. Aust N Z J Fam Ther. doi:10.1002/anzf.1405

Kogan, S.M and Gale, J.E. (1997) Decentering therapy: textual analysis of a narrative therapy session. Family Process, 36: 101-126.

O’Connor, T. S. J., Meakes, E., Pickering, M. R., & Schuman, M. (1997). On the Right Track: Client Experience of Narrative Therapy. Contemporary Family Therapy, 19(4): 479-495.

O’Connor, T. S. J., Davis, A., Meakes, E., Pickering, R., & Schuman, M. (2004). Narrative Therapy Using a Reflecting Team: An Ethnographic Study of Therapists’ Experiences. Contemporary Family Therapy, 26(1): 23-39.

Research, Evidence and Narrative Practice. Dulwich Centre, https://dulwichcentre.com.au/research-evidence-and-narrative-practice/

Researching Narrative Therapy. How does it work?  https://dulwichcentre.com.au/collection-researching-narrative-therapy-how-does-it-work/

Salvo T, Davison-Jenkins A, Hitchcock M, Daniilidi X, Lambert D. The journey of ‘Living with Pain’: A feasibility study of the development and running of a collective narrative group. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. July 2022. doi:10.1177/13591045221112719

Sequeira, J. & Alarcão, M. (2013) Assessment System Of Narrative Change. Journal of Systemic Therapies, 32(4): 33–51.

Vromans, L.P. & Schweitzer, R.D. (2011) Narrative therapy for adults with major depressive disorder: Improved symptom and interpersonal outcomes. Psychotherapy Research, 21: 4-15.

Non-violent resistance

Attwood, J., Butler, C., Rogers, L., Batterham, M., Cousins, L. and Wilson, R. (2020), Non Violent Resistance parent training and adolescent substance misuse. Journal of Family Therapy, 42: 222-251. doi:10.1111/1467-6427.12257

Hicks, S., Jakob, P. and Kustner, C. (2020), Engaging a family’s support network in non‐violent resistance: the experiences of supporters. Journal of Family Therapy, 42: 252-270. doi:10.1111/1467-6427.12261

Lavi-Levavi, I., Shachar, I. & Omer, H.. (2013) Training In Nonviolent Resistance For Parents Of Violent Children: Differences Between Fathers And MothersJournal of Systemic Therapies, 32(4): 79–93. doi: 10.1521/jsyt.2013.32.4.79

Open dialogue

Buus, N., Ong, B., Einboden, R., Lennon, E., Mikes-Liu, K., Mayers, S., & McCloughen, A. (2021). Implementing Open Dialogue approaches: A scoping review. Family Process, 00, 1– 17. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12695
Bergström, T., Seikkula, J., Alakare, B., Kurtti, M., Köngäs-Saviaro, P., Löhönen, E., Miettunen, J., Mäkiollitervo, H., Taskila, J. J., Virta, K., & Valtanen, K. (2022). The 10-year treatment outcome of open dialogue-based psychiatric services for adolescents: A nationwide longitudinal register-based study. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 1– 8. https://doi.org/10.1111/eip.13286

Jacobsen, R.K., Karlsson, B. & Grov, E.K. (2023) Clinicians and supervisors’ experiences with developing practices of open dialogue in network meetings in public mental health services. Journal of Family Therapy, 45, 197– 210. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12422

Ong B, Barnes S, Buus N. (2022) Developing multiple perspectives by eliding agreement: A conversation analysis of Open Dialogue reflections. Discourse Studies. 24(1):47-64. doi:10.1177/14614456211037439

Ong, B. and Buus, N. (2021), What Does it Mean to Work ‘Dialogically’ in Open Dialogue and Family Therapy? A Narrative Review. Aust N Z J Fam Ther. https://doi.org/10.1002/anzf.1464

Ong, B., Barnes, S. and Buus, N. (2020), Downgrading Deontic Authority in Open Dialogue Reflection Proposals: A Conversation Analysis. Family Processhttps://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12586

Ong, B., Barnes, S. and Buus, N. (2020). Eliciting Stance and Mitigating Therapist Authority in Open Dialogue Meetings. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 00, 1‐ 16. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12454

Seikkula, J. (2020) From research on dialogical practice to dialogical research: Open Dialogue is based on a continuous scientific analysis.  in M. Ochs, M. Borsca & J. Schweitzer (eds) Systemic Research in Individual, Couple and Family Therapy and Counseling. Springer

Schubert, S., Rhodes, P. and Buus, N. (2020), Transformation of professional identity: an exploration of psychologists and psychiatrists implementing Open DialogueJournal of Family Therapy. doi:10.1111/1467-6427.12289

Reflecting team

Allan, R., Klarenbeek‐McKenna, M. & Day, D. (2019) ‘Somebody watching you’: Impact of reflecting teams on hope in couple relationships. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy. 40 (4) pp 383-399
Armstrong, K., Underhill, J., Epstein, K., Metzler, T.J., Sendowski, T.D., O’Connor, A., Norona, J.C. and Ihle, E.C. (2019) Looking into the One‐way Mirror: A Pilot Study on the Impact of Reflecting Teams on Family MembersFamily Process., 58: 819-831. doi:10.1111/famp.12386

Constable, C., Delaney, C., Clutterham, A. & Markiewicz, A. (2022) The development of the Reflecting Team Utterances Framework: Process, reflections and applications. Journal of Family Therapy, 44: 193– 204. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12360

Harris, R. and Crossley, J. (2021), A systematic review and meta-synthesis exploring client experience of reflecting teams in clinical practice. Journal of Family Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12346

Hicks, S., Kustner, C. and Constable, C. (2021), The helpfulness of reflecting teams in family therapy. Journal of Family Therapy, 43: 711-727. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12316

Single session therapy

Cannistrà, F., Piccirilli, F., Paolo D’Alia, P., Giannetti, A., Piva, L., Gobbato, F., Guzzardi, R., Ghisoni, A. and Pietrabissa, G. (2020), Examining the Incidence and Clients’ Experiences of Single Session Therapy in Italy: A Feasibility Study. Aust N Z J Fam Ther. doi:10.1002/anzf.1421

Solution focused brief therapy

Franklin, C., Zhang, A., Froerer, A., & Johnson, S. (2016) Solution Focused Brief Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Summary of Process ResearchJournal of Marital and Family Therapy.

Lloyd, H. and Dallos, R. (2008), First session solution‐focused brief therapy with families who have a child with severe intellectual disabilities: mothers’ experiences and views. Journal of Family Therapy, 30: 5-28. doi:10.1111/j.1467-6427.2008.00413.x

Lloyd, H., & Dallos, R. (2006). Solution-focused Brief Therapy with Families Who Have a Child with Intellectual Disabilities: A Description of the Content of Initial Sessions and the Processes. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry11(3), 367–386. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104506064982

Nau, D. S. & Shilts, L.(2009) When to Use the Miracle Question: Clues From a Qualitative Study of Four SFBT PractitionersJournal of Systemic Therapies 19, 1, 129-135

Neipp, M.-C., Beyebach, M., Sanchez-Prada, A. and Delgado Álvarez, M.d.C. (2021), Solution-Focused versus Problem-Focused Questions: Differential Effects of Miracles, Exceptions and Scales. Journal of Family Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12345

Strategic family therapy

Santisteban, D. A., et al (2003). Efficacy of brief strategic family therapy in modifying Hispanic adolescent behavior problems and substance use. Journal of Family Psychology, 17(1): 121-133 

Szapocznik, J., Schwartz, S.J., Muir, J.A. & Brown, C.H. (2012) Brief Strategic Family Therapy: An intervention to reduce adolescent risk behavior. Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, 1(2): 134-145. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0029002

Vitry, G., Pakrosnis, R., Brosseau, O.G. and Duriez, N. (2021), Effectiveness and Efficiency of Strategic and Systemic Therapy in Naturalistic Settings: Preliminary Results from a Systemic Practice Research Network (SYPRENE). Journal of Family Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-6427.12343

Structural family therapy

Weaver, A. et al. (2013) Effects of Structural Family Therapy on Child and Maternal Mental Health Symptomatology. Research on Social Work Practice, 23(3): 294-303.