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KMID : 0608020130210020147
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Korean Journal of Family Therapy
2013 Volume.21 No. 2 p.147 ~ p.176
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Family Therapy for Bipolar Disorder: A Case Study Examination of Family Interaction Methods
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Park Tai-Young
Kim Sun-Hee
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Abstract
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This study investigated the effectiveness of family therapy interventions for enhancing the interactions of a family with a daughter diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The therapist used an MRI interactional model and Bowen Family Systems theory as methods of treatment. Methods: The researchers employed open coding and Miles and Huberman’s matrix and network display to analyze the data from the family therapy case. Results: Three failed solution attempts by the family were identified in the study: an aversive method, a detractive method, and an offensive method. The factors influencing these dysfunctional family interactions were marital conflicts, the husband and wife’s characteristics related to their families of origin, the husband’s affair, and the wife’s jealousy. The therapist intervened to enhance their interactions by probing attempted solutions, suggesting new solutions, and inducing change by strengthening family members’ insights. Three functional interactive methods evolved from the family therapy intervention: a reacting method, a favorable method, and an inoffensive method. Conclusions: The findings of this study showed that the daughter’s bipolar symptoms were associated with her family members’ interaction methods. Furthermore, the researchers found that the symptoms of bipolar disorder may be alleviated through functional interaction methods implemented with the entire family.
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KEYWORD
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bipolar disorder, family interaction methods, marital conflict, Mental Research Institute, Bowen Family Systems
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