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Integrating Solution‐Focused Brief Therapy for Systemic Posttraumatic Stress Prevention in Paediatrics
Author(s) -
Finlayson Benjamin T.,
Hall Gregory N.,
Jordan Sara Smock
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.297
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 1467-8438
pISSN - 0814-723X
DOI - 10.1002/anzf.1410
Subject(s) - biopsychosocial model , family therapy , solution focused brief therapy , psychotherapist , medicine , posttraumatic stress , population , psychology , psychiatry , environmental health
Paediatric trauma can leave devastating effects on patients and their families if unattended. Medical family therapy (MedFT) is one approach to address the emotional and relational impact of paediatric trauma and prevent possible posttraumatic stress. The biopsychosocial model is widely practiced in MedFT, yet we argue that adding solution‐focused conversations can further enhance practitioner effectiveness and increase client outcome. This article discusses and provides rationale for the use of solution‐focused brief therapy (SFBT) through a biopsychosocial lens when treating paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients and their families. A fictionalised illustration is provided to guide family therapists in applying SFBT to the PICU population.