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Publication Date: 2005-Oct
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In-Home Family Therapy: Indicators of Success
Yorgason, Jeremy B.; McWey, Lenore M.; Felts, Linda
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, v31 n4 p301-312 Oct 2005
In this study, we explore how specific individual, family, and family-within-community characteristics, as well as aspects of in-home family therapy, relate to responses to treatment. The Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale scores and Global Assessment of Functioning scores were used as outcome measures. Results revealed significant differences between pre- and post-scores for clients receiving in-home family therapy services, providing an initial indicator of treatment success. In addition, primary family caregiver social support, role performance in school/work, and self-harmful behavior were indicative of successful outcomes. Clients with higher problem levels had the greatest rates of change, and clients receiving more hours of services fared better in therapy.
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Family Counseling, Therapy, Counseling Techniques, Individual Characteristics, Family Characteristics, Outcomes of Treatment, Counseling Effectiveness, Children, Adolescents, Social Support Groups, Caregivers, Self Destructive Behavior
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Language: English
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