Bowenian family therapy was developed by U.S. psychiatrist Dr. Murray Bowen to explain the relationships that take place within a family group and can lead to
dysfunctional behavior by one or more members of the group.
Not exact matches
Unruly
behavior by the metal could render the «Truman Show»
dysfunctional.
During sessions of psychotherapy the doctor may use CBT which is a type of cognitive therapy, to help solve the problems arising from
dysfunctional emotions and
behaviors by using a goal - oriented, systematic procedure.
I Smile Back (R for profanity, substance abuse, disturbing
behavior and graphic sexuality)
Dysfunctional family drama revolving around a New Jersey housewife's (Sarah Silverman) quest for redemption following a self - destructive descent into depravity marked
by addiction, promiscuity and child abuse.
Whether working with a practice group, an executive team or the members of some firm's strategic planning committee, I continue to be struck
by the
dysfunctional behavior that is often present in group meetings.
Because
dysfunctional impulsivity can be accompanied
by the negative effects of high - risk
behaviors, it is often found among the criteria for several mental health conditions, including the following:
Addiction is characterized
by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, cravings, diminished recognition of significant problems with one's
behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a
dysfunctional emotional response.
A review of twenty studies on the adult lives of antisocial adolescent girls found higher mortality rates, a variety of psychiatric problems,
dysfunctional and violent relationships, poor educational achievement, and less stable work histories than among non-delinquent girls.23 Chronic problem
behavior during childhood has been linked with alcohol and drug abuse in adulthood, as well as with other mental health problems and disorders, such as emotional disturbance and depression.24 David Hawkins, Richard Catalano, and Janet Miller have shown a similar link between conduct disorder among girls and adult substance abuse.25 Terrie Moffitt and several colleagues found that girls diagnosed with conduct disorder were more likely as adults to suffer from a wide variety of problems than girls without such a diagnosis.26 Among the problems were poorer physical health and more symptoms of mental illness, reliance on social assistance, and victimization
by, as well as violence toward, partners.
- Support parents in the recognition and reduction of
dysfunctional, maladaptive emotional and
behavior patterns caused
by their own schemas («Schema Coaching «-RRB-
Parents can learn to free themselves from
dysfunctional, emotionally - charged communication or
behavior by helping them adopt clearly - defined, respectful, and dispassionate approaches to problem - solving and decision - making.
As defined
by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) addiction is characterized
by, «an inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one's
behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a
dysfunctional emotional response.»
The sadness and despair caused
by such a negative chain of cognition may lead to
dysfunctional parenting
behaviors such as anger outbursts, withdrawal, or overcontrol in order not to feel the sadness and despair.
Today I am a certified advanced Schema Therapist and I strongly believe that this approach can really help patients to overcome their sufferings,
by changing the
dysfunctional behaviors and attitudes that have characterized their entire life.