This review updates a similar paper published in JFT in 2000. It presents evidence from meta-analyses, systematic literature reviews and controlled trials for the effectiveness of couples and family therapy for adults with various... more
This review updates a similar paper published in JFT in 2000. It presents evidence from meta-analyses, systematic literature reviews and controlled trials for the effectiveness of couples and family therapy for adults with various relationship and mental health problems. The evidence supports the effectiveness of systemic interventions, either alone or as part of multimodal programmes, for relationship distress, psychosexual problems, domestic violence, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, alcohol abuse, schizophrenia and adjustment to chronic physical illness.
In this article, we examine the experiences of the characters in A Tale of Three Sisters movie from the critically informed family therapy perspective. The movie points out power imbalances in both relationships and the larger societal... more
In this article, we examine the experiences of the characters in A Tale of Three Sisters movie from the critically informed family therapy perspective. The movie points out power imbalances in both relationships and the larger societal context within the scope of intersectionality of gender, social class, and geography. The reflections of a patriarchal social order manifest themselves in the “domestic servant” status of the three sisters. After a historical view on domestic servitude of children in Turkey, we discuss the movie by using the concepts of critically informed family therapy, and then provide culturally sensitive clinical recommendations.
