Varied Patterns of Family Resilience in Challenging Contexts. (10th April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ungar, Michael
• Is Part Of: Journal of marital and family therapy. Volume 42:Number 1(2016:Jan.)
• Page Start: 19
• Page End: 31
• Publication Date: 2015-04-10
• Subjects: Marriage counseling -- United States -- Periodicals; Family psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Counseling -- Periodicals; Family -- Periodicals; Family Therapy -- Periodicals; Marriage -- Periodicals; Gezinstherapie; Conseil conjugal -- États-Unis -- Périodiques; Thérapie familiale -- Périodiques; 616.89156
• DOI: 10.1111/jmft.12124
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0194-472X

Abstract

Abstract : While we know much about patterns of family resilience, most of our research and clinical discussion has focused on microsystemic, intrafamilial protective processes. We have far fewer maps of the bidirectional interactions between families and other systems that contribute to successful family adaptation in challenging contexts. The purpose of this article is to address this gap in knowledge and present a map of family resilience that is both systemic and contextually and culturally responsive. Seven specific patterns of family resilience are reviewed. Combined, they account for the varied adaptational patterns families use to nurture and sustain resilience. The article concludes with reflection on how we can assess family resilience and the application of this map to family therapy. Video Abstract Abstract : Video Abstract