Religious Couples Re-Storying After Infidelity: Using Narrative Therapy Interventions with a Focus on Attachment

Counseling and Family Therapy Scholarship Review ◽

10.53309/jcdm6423 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Mark Karris ◽

Katarena Arger

Keyword(s):

Narrative Therapy ◽

God Attachment ◽

Case Examples ◽

Religious Couples ◽

Therapy Interventions

Attachment-focused narrative interventions used with religious couples of the Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) dealing with the effects of infidelity is discussed in this article. With religious couples, the couple attachment bond is commonly harmed after infidelity. The attachment bond with God can also be affected with one or both partners. Partners who once felt close and connected with God can feel angry and distant because of infidelity. Since the Abrahamic faiths are narrative-based religions, and an attachment bond with God is essential, attachment-focused narrative interventions can help couples re-story their relationship with each other and with God. Attachment-based narrative interventions are also illustrated using case-examples to help practitioners collaborate with religious couples to co-author new narratives and journey toward empowered futures.

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Narrative therapy in a learning disability context: a review

Tizard Learning Disability Review ◽

10.1108/tldr-08-2014-0028 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 121-129 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

James McParland

Keyword(s):

Learning Disabilities ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Learning Disability ◽

Outcome Measures ◽

Narrative Therapy ◽

Disability Services ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Content Type ◽

Adults With Learning Disabilities ◽

Therapy Interventions

Purpose – Narrative therapy is aligned with government priorities for learning disabilities as it promotes inclusion and seeks to empower. While research on narrative therapy in learning disability services is emerging, it has not been critically evaluated. The purpose of this paper is to identify, summarise and critique the extant literature that has explored narrative therapy for adults with learning disabilities, and consider the implications for research and clinical practice. Design/methodology/approach – A literature search identified seven relevant case studies that described individual narrative therapy interventions for adults with learning disabilities. A qualitative review of these studies was carried out. Findings – Overall, the reviewed studies offer tentative evidence for the short-term usefulness of narrative therapy for difficulties with anger and qualitative benefits for ritualistic behaviour, social anxiety and stealing behaviour. Research limitations/implications – A number of methodological issues are identified, particularly concerning the use of outcome measures and the generalisability of findings. The research is limited due to a reliance on case study evidence and outcome measures that lack validity and reliability. Both larger scale and more robust research, and high quality practice-based evidence, are required. Practical implications – Learning disability services could consider providing narrative therapy for people with learning disabilities experiencing anger problems and other psychological difficulties. Clinical practice suggestions are identified, such as choosing relevant metaphors and including the individual’s wider system. Originality/value – This paper provides an up-to-date, comprehensive review of the literature on narrative therapy for people with learning disabilities that will be of use to clinicians providing therapeutic support and to people commissioning such services.

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Music Therapy Interventions for Deaf Clients with Dual Diagnosis

Voices A World Forum for Music Therapy ◽

10.15845/voices.v16i3.840 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Anna Johnson Ward

Keyword(s):

Music Therapy ◽

Cochlear Implants ◽

Behavioral Disorder ◽

Dually Diagnosed ◽

Music Therapists ◽

Case Examples ◽

Cultural Aspects ◽

Behavioral Needs ◽

Dual Diagnoses ◽

Therapy Interventions

The current music therapy literature addresses the use of music with the Deaf population, particularly those with cochlear implants. However, few studies or descriptions of music therapy with Deaf individuals who are dually diagnosed with an emotional or behavioral disorder and an intellectual disability have been conducted. Given that music therapy has been found to be an effective intervention for both Deaf individuals and individuals with emotional or behavioral needs, ideas and resources for music therapists working with this population are needed. These case examples provide a description of music therapy for individuals who were dually diagnosed in a residential mental health facility. Music therapy experiences and their effectiveness for Deaf patients with dual diagnoses are presented as well as cultural aspects of music within the Deaf community and their implications for creating music therapy interventions.

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The Application of Laboratory Formulas to Clinical Voice Management

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/1058-0360.0402.62 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 62-69 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Katherine Verdolini ◽

Ingo R. Titze

Keyword(s):

Fundamental Frequency ◽

Voice Disorders ◽

Clinical Interventions ◽

Case Examples ◽

Interactive Nature ◽

Mathematical Formulas

In this paper, we discuss the application of mathematical formulas to guide the development of clinical interventions in voice disorders. Discussion of case examples includes fundamental frequency and intensity deviations, pitch and loudness abnormalities, laryngeal hyperand hypoadduction, and phonatory effort. The paper illustrates the interactive nature of theoretical and applied work in vocology

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Training Methods With Clinicians and Students—A Personal Story and Change: Narrative Therapy for Stuttering

Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders ◽

10.1044/ffd18.1.37 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 37-42 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Margaret Leahy

Keyword(s):

Narrative Therapy ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Theoretical Background ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Training Methods ◽

Sense Of Control ◽

Case Description ◽

General Outline ◽

Personal Story ◽

Fluency Disorders

Abstract Educating students and informing clinicians regarding developments in therapy approaches and in evidence-based practice are important elements of the responsibility of specialist academic posts in universities. In this article, the development of narrative therapy and its theoretical background are outlined (preceded by a general outline of how the topic of fluency disorders is introduced to students at an Irish university). An example of implementing narrative therapy with a 12-year-old boy is presented. The brief case description demonstrates how narrative therapy facilitated this 12-year-old make sense of his dysfluency and his phonological disorder, leading to his improved understanding and management of the problems, fostering a sense of control that led ultimately to their resolution.

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Counseling Adolescents With Hearing Loss Using a Narrative Therapy Approach

Perspectives on Administration and Supervision ◽

10.1044/aas19.2.72 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 72-78

Author(s):

Rebecca L. Nelson Crowell ◽

Julie Hanenburg ◽

Amy Gilbertson

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Process Evaluation ◽

Narrative Therapy ◽

Daily Life ◽

Hearing Aid ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Therapy Approach ◽

Self Worth ◽

Counseling Adolescents

Abstract Audiologists have a responsibility to counsel patients with auditory concerns on methods to manage the inherent challenges associated with hearing loss at every point in the process: evaluation, hearing aid fitting, and follow-up visits. Adolescents with hearing loss struggle with the typical developmental challenges along with communicative challenges that can erode one's self-esteem and self-worth. The feeling of “not being connected” to peers can result in feelings of isolation and depression. This article advocates the use of a Narrative Therapy approach to counseling adolescents with hearing loss. Adolescents with hearing loss often have problem-saturated narratives regarding various components of their daily life, friendships, amplification, academics, etc. Audiologists can work with adolescents with hearing loss to deconstruct the problem-saturated narratives and rebuild the narratives into a more empowering message. As the adolescent retells their positive narrative, they are likely to experience increased self-esteem and self-worth.

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Understanding Limited Use of Amplification in Infants and Children Who Are Hard of Hearing

Perspectives on Hearing and Hearing Disorders in Childhood ◽

10.1044/hhdc25.1.15 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 15-23 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ryan W. McCreery ◽

Elizabeth A. Walker ◽

Meredith Spratford

Keyword(s):

Hard Of Hearing ◽

Hearing Aid ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Infants And Children ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Needs ◽

Case Examples ◽

Hearing Aid Use ◽

Wide Range ◽

In Infants And Children

The effectiveness of amplification for infants and children can be mediated by how much the child uses the device. Existing research suggests that establishing hearing aid use can be challenging. A wide range of factors can influence hearing aid use in children, including the child's age, degree of hearing loss, and socioeconomic status. Audiological interventions, including using validated prescriptive approaches and verification, performing on-going training and orientation, and communicating with caregivers about hearing aid use can also increase hearing aid use by infants and children. Case examples are used to highlight the factors that influence hearing aid use. Potential management strategies and future research needs are also discussed.

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