Utilizing Photographs with the Genogram: A Technique for Enhancing Couple Therapy

Authors

Jennifer Cook, Marquette UniversityFollow
Shruti S. Poulson, University of Colorado - Denver

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

3-2011

Publisher

Guilford Press

Source Publication

Journal of Systemic Therapies

Source ISSN

1195-4396

Abstract

The authors propose the use of photographs in conjunction with genograms in the couple therapy process in order to create a dynamic, information rich, and experiential therapeutic environment. The authors explore family-of-origin work with genograms and clients' personal photographs, showcasing the potential usefulness of combining these therapeutic practices to enhance couple therapy. The authors present a case description illustrating how this approach can develop a richer narrative about family-of-origin patterns in the couple system and function as a stimulus for change in the couple relationship.

Comments

Journal of Systemic Therapies, Vol. 30, No. 1 (March 2011): 14-23. DOI.

Jennifer M. Cook was affiliated with University of Colorado - Denver at the time of publication.

Recommended Citation

Cook, Jennifer and Poulson, Shruti S., "Utilizing Photographs with the Genogram: A Technique for Enhancing Couple Therapy" (2011). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 458.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/458