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Action models—learning by doing
Author(s) -
De'Ath Erica
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
journal of family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1467-6427
pISSN - 0163-4445
DOI - 10.1046/j..1979.00497.x
Subject(s) - experiential learning , action (physics) , psychology , intervention (counseling) , family therapy , action learning , psychotherapist , process (computing) , developmental psychology , cognitive science , social psychology , cooperative learning , pedagogy , computer science , teaching method , physics , quantum mechanics , psychiatry , operating system
The aim of this workshop was to demonstrate experientially how action models can be used: to highlight particular themes; to study ongoing interactional patterns of the family system; to allow patterns of behaviour and communication to emerge along with the consequences of that pattern; to focus on the process rather than the content; to find the strengths and resources of the family; and to offer the opportunity of practising new skills and to gain insight through experience. Action techniques are specific acts or actions the therapist engages in to implement a strategy. Action is a deliberate intervention which will provide material shared with the family and therapist. Five different experiential exercises were demonstrated for use in family therapy training or in family therapy sessions.