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    Tracing the storyline from parent to child : insights into improved family therapy : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education in Guidance Counselling at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2000) Fisch, Marta Lynne
    The effects of the application of attachment theory and classification measurements to family therapy was examined in order to judge its contribution to family therapy. A narrative case study analysis of attachment relationships was conducted of the first three counselling sessions with five solo mothers of European-origin seeking assistance with their children's behaviour. The Adult Attachment Interview (George, Kaplan & Main, 1985) was a vital component of the application of adult attachment concepts within a family therapy setting. The results of the interview formed the basis for assessment of intergenerational transmission of attachment relationships, and the client's ability or readiness to be in a therapeutic relationship. This approach helped the therapist better understand the clients' conceptualisation of intimate relationships in order to more accurately address dysfunctional habits of relating. The findings suggest that the integration of attachment theory into traditional family therapy methods can greatly enhance the therapist's understanding of historical causes of the presenting problem. This enriched understanding can point to more comprehensive therapeutic interventions, which will contribute to fundamental and lasting improvements in family relations.
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    Mothers' experience of family therapy : "you're not human, you're Mum : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work in the Department of Social Policy and Social Work at Massey University
    (Massey University, 1994) Robinson, Jillian Fay
    The focus of this thesis is the in-depth analysis of the experiences of eight mothers during the therapeutic process known as family therapy. It examines their experiences in the light of theories of the helping process particularly those pertaining to family therapy, counselling and social work. Several strands are woven through the analysis, including the situation of mothers in contemporary society particularly the prevalence of blaming mothers when problems emerge with children, social policy developments since the 1980s which affect family therapy service delivery, and the feminist critique of family therapy. It takes account of the impact of patriarchy on family therapy delivery and contributes to the reflection on family therapy practice by providing the opportunity for mothers to comment about what it is like for them. The standpoint taken is that mothers have knowledge which tends to be rendered invisible by the preferential of expert knowledge of therapists. This thesis emphasises and presents the knowledge of the mothers with the intention of making it visible to all participants in the therapeutic process, both clients and therapists.