General Family Therapy

A phenomenological transcendental research method was utilized to understand the phenomenon of successfully combining creativity and accountability in the practice of marriage and family. Author: Nathalie Duque Bello, Nova Southeastern University

This Constructivist grounded theory study investigated the research question: What practices in CFT education promote spiritual diversity competency? Interviews were conducted with ten family therapy experts. Author: Theresa Quinlan Thickens, Alliant International University

The purpose of this study was to ascertain what has been written about online family therapy in selected scholarly journals focused on marriage and family issues. Author: Jennifer Livings, Texas Woman's University

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of seasoned marriage and family therapists who integrate children into family therapy. Author: Christine K. Esposito, Northcentral University

The aim of this study was to better understand if the core competencies are being acquired and what factors enhance or detract from the goal of mastering specific standards for marriage and family therapists today. Author: Stephanie J. Steele, Northcentral University

This qualitative hermeneutic phenomenological study explored the attitudes and experiences of family counselors to gain insight into their perceptions and experiences with combined family counseling and play therapy. Author: Laura Rosa Ortega, Barry University

The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study was to learn more about the process of Internet-based Family Therapy and to discover the advantages and disadvantages of using Internet-based Family Therapy as part of a practice. Author: Tracy D. Hall, The University of Akron

Through a grounded theory analysis, fifteen family therapists known for working within postmodern and critical paradigms shared with us how they navigate between positions of activism and pluralism in clinical practice. Author: Justine Anne White, Loma Linda University

The purpose of this study was to more deeply understand the phenomenon of intuition in MFT clinical work. The specific research question addressed in this study was: How have marriage and family therapists (MFTs) experienced intuition in their clinical work? Author: Samantha Joy Zaid, University of Minnesota