Attachment‐Based Family Therapy With a 13‐Year‐Old Girl Presenting With High Risk for Suicide. Issue 16 (20th October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Krauthamer Ewing, E. Stephanie; Levy, Suzanne A.; Boamah‐Wiafe, Linda; Kobak, Roger; Diamond, Guy
• Is Part Of: Advanced synthesis & catalysis. Volume 357:Issue 16/17(2015)
• Page Start: 91
• Page End: 105
• Publication Date: 2014-10-20
• Subjects: Catalysis -- Periodicals; Organic compounds -- Synthesis -- Periodicals; Chemistry -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Technical -- Periodicals; Chemistry -- Periodicals; Catalysis -- Periodicals; Technology, Pharmaceutical -- Periodicals; 547.2
• DOI: 10.1111/jmft.12102
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1615-4150

Abstract

Abstract : This article describes the application of Attachment‐Based Family Therapy (ABFT) to the treatment of a 13‐year‐old female adolescent presenting with high risk of suicide, complicated by a history of depression and sexual trauma. The article begins with an overview of ABFT, including (a) how attachment theory guides treatment; (b) the structure of the clinical model; and (c) the data that provide empirical support. A case example is then presented that exemplifies the primary clinical procedures used to reach therapeutic goals in ABFT, including attachment repair and autonomy/competence promotion. Weekly changes in suicide ideation and depression scores are presented. The article concludes with a discussion about implications for family‐based treatment of suicidal youth.