Pulling on the heart strings: an emotionally focused approach to family life cycle transitions

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
M E Dankoski

Abstract

Transitions through the family life cycle can be stressful because they challenge attachment bonds between family members. Open communication and the processing of primary attachment emotions are crucial when family systems change. When family members are insecurely attached, such open communication is difficult, and people tend to get stuck in absorbing states of secondary defensive affect. Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) can be particularly helpful by encouraging family members to express primary emotions. This expression then fosters renegotiation of bonds and the clarification of attachment needs and concerns. Case examples illustrate how EFT can be applied to each family life cycle stage.

References

Jun 1, 1978·Family Process·R T Hare-Mustin
Jan 1, 1988·Social Science & Medicine·S Folkman, R S Lazarus
Mar 1, 1985·Family Process·V Goldner
Jan 1, 1980·Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry·C R PfefferI Jerrett
Apr 1, 1997·Journal of Marital and Family Therapy·S M Johnson, E Talitman
Jul 16, 1999·Journal of Marital and Family Therapy·V Goldner
Feb 24, 2000·Journal of Marital and Family Therapy·S Johnson, J Lebow
Jul 5, 2001·Journal of Marital and Family Therapy·M McGoldrick, B Carter
Dec 1, 1985·Journal of Family Issues·C P CowanA J Boles

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jan 10, 2003·Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy·Darlynne Gehring
Mar 16, 2006·Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing·Marcia R Gardner, Janet A Deatrick
Mar 1, 2016·Journal of Marital and Family Therapy·Amber B WillisJ Maria Bermudez
May 9, 2006·Journal of Marital and Family Therapy·Lorrie Brubacher
Jul 28, 2011·Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health·Mick O'Keeffe, Caroline Macaulay

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.