Type
Summary
An overview of a research-informed family resilience framework, developed as a conceptual map to guide clinical intervention and prevention efforts with vulnerable families is presented. Building on studies of individual and family resilience and developments is strength-based appraoches to family therapy, this practice appraoch is distinguished by its focus on strengthening family functioning in the context of adversity. Key processes that foster resilience are outlined, as are several innovative family systems training and service applications.
U022016
Citation
Walsh, F. (2002) A family resilience framework: Innovative practice applications. Family Relations, 51(2), 130-137. doi:10.1111/j.1741-3729.2002.00130.x