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- Publisher
- Wiley
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2015 Australian Association of Family Therapy.
- ISSN
- 0814-723X
- eISSN
- 1467-8438
- DOI
- 10.1002/anzf.1114
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
This paper draws on the authors’ clinical experience as family therapists, working predominantly with families who have experienced trauma such as sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, to demonstrate that taking a systemic trauma‐informed approach is a powerful therapeutic modality that can facilitate positive outcomes for all family members. The paper discusses the impact of trauma on relationships, and then outlines a rationale for a trauma‐informed, systemic approach with those traumatised families who are, at times, challenged by excessively heightened behaviour and emotional dysregulation. Drawing from parenting research, it includes a discussion of the place of parent work and how this can be integrated with systemic family work. Key constraints and considerations are highlighted followed by a discussion of key interventions the authors have found useful in building a clinical framework for this work, including what is critical for the therapeutic process. While working with traumatised families is complex and challenging, offering a safe place for families to be in the presence of each other's pain and ‘ride the wave’ of emotions can be a powerful path to recovery.
Journal
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy – Wiley
Published: Sep 1, 2015