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1 online resource (streaming video file) (116 minutes): .flv file, sound |
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Stepfamilies and first families have markedly different dynamics and developmental cycles, and clinicians too often approach stepfamily work with insufficient understanding of these differences. Scott Browning's stepfamily therapy model differs from standard practice in its emphasis on stabilizing each family subsystem before moving on to more integrative work with the whole stepfamily. This model holds that stepfamilies are especially aided by comprehending the systemic dynamics that influence them, and that this understanding mitigates frustration with differences in personality style and leads to recognizing the importance of every family member's role. Specific interventions used by the therapist normalize the experiences of family members, which helps to shift perceptions and clarify intentions. In this demonstration, Dr. Browning helps a stepfamily to normalize their experience, increase empathy among stepfamily members, identify mistaken beliefs and misperceptions that cause tension, and uncover techniques to avert issues that create impasses. **Disclaimer** The videos in the APA Psychotherapy Video Series are intended for educational and training purposes. Unauthorized viewing of these videos is expressly prohibited. All participants have agreed to allow their clinical demonstrations to be filmed and distributed for educational and training purposes; nonetheless, the material should be considered confidential and treated according to professional and ethical guidelines. Anyone who watches these videos or previews of these videos must agree to the following: • You are an Authorized User, which means you are using these videos for legitimate educational purposes, whether as a mental health professional in training or as part of other relevant university-approved educational courses or assignments. • It is unethical to disclose identifying information about any of the participants in the videos or to share access to the videos with unauthorized viewers. • You will not make any copies or cause any copies to be made of the videos and you understand that it is illegal to copy or disseminate the video footage, stills, or screengrabs without prior written permission of the Publisher. • You will respect the videos and their content by viewing the videos in a private environment, out of sight or hearing range of unauthorized viewers. Any viewer who does not agree to these terms is expected to cease watching the video |
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In Process Record |
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Scott Browning, PhD |
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Originally produced by American Psychological Association in 2013 |
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In English |
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Psychology.
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Psychology
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psychology.
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Psychology.
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Education films.
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Streaming video
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Browning, PhD, Scott, actor
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American Psychological Association (Firm),
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Kanopy (Firm)
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