Using family play genograms in psychotherapy Monica McGoldrick, LCSW, PhD

Format:

Video

Contributor:

McGoldrick, Monica, commentator.

Psychotherapy.net

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Family psychotherapy.

Genograms.

Genre:

Educational films

Nonfiction films

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 video file (22 min.)) sound, color

Place of Publication:

[Mill Valley, California] Psychotherapy.net 2017

Language Note:

Closed captioned

System Details:

System requirements: Broadband with connection speed of 1.5 Mbps or greater; Internet browser; Adobe Flash Player for computer viewing.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

digital

Summary:

"As family therapy approaches have evolved over the years, the systems perspective, with its use of the genogram, remains a unique, evocative way of understanding a family's complexities. In this video, family therapy expert Monica McGoldrick demonstrates the family play genogram, a powerful interactive tool for children, adolescents, and adults in family therapy. Here, you'll learn techniques straight from Dr. McGoldrick herself, with insights that come only from a longtime champion for the use of genograms in family therapy.Family play genograms--originally developed by renowned child therapist Eliana Gil--offer therapists a creative, nonverbal element to highlight the intergenerational strains and strengths inherent in all families. Borrowing from sandplay therapy and play therapy with children, play genograms ask each member to represent different family members with small figurines, and the results are then explored verbally. Here, McGoldrick presents a case study exploring an ongoing power struggle between Denise, an African-American single mother, and her 13-year-old daughter, Kayla. Denise has moved forward since leaving two abusive boyfriends and is raising her three children with the help of her mother, herself struggling with substance abuse, and her more capable grandmother. Kayla, the middle child and only girl, experiences Denise as overprotective and nagging, even though Kayla is intelligent and well behaved. The duo come to therapy to work through this, and McGoldrick presents them with the play genogram as a way to reveal their underlying concerns.You'll watch as McGoldrick explains her work, with illustrations that show the genogram and figurines. You'll also learn about the supplemental work she uses with the duo, and how the play genogram serves to diffuse tension with humor and open up communication. You'll also learn how to leverage the play genogram's insights to build compassion, deepen connection, and accelerate change. This video gives you the essentials of family play genograms that will enhance your work with families, children, and teens. Stream this video today to learn from a master in the field.By watching this video, you will: Understand the uses of a family play genogram with parents and adolescents. Learn how to engage family members in discussing the genogram. Discover techniques for highlighting different aspects of the family system." Supplied by publisher

Participant:

Featured experts: Monica McGoldrick

Notes:

Title and description from publisher metadata

Instructor's manual available for download on landing page

ISBN:

9781601245366

Publisher Number:

388 Psychotherapy.net

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license