Citation

Romney JS, Hawkins LG, Soloski KL. Clin. Case Stud. 2020; 19(4): 282-300.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1534650120919797

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Recent studies have shown that suicidality among transgender youth are 3.6 times more likely to report suicidal ideation and 3.2 times more likely to attempt suicide compared with cisgender youth. To alleviate the suicide rates among transgender youth, research suggests the need for family-based interventions. This case study explores the integration of structural family therapy and the Satir growth model to increase connection and support within the family, while also creating clear boundaries that are protective and growth-enhancing. This study provides a session by session overview of how the therapist integrated the models while working with the entire family unit. © The Author(s) 2020.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; human; male; case report; psychotherapy; transgender; suicidality; suicidal ideation; sex difference; stress; suicide attempt; gender dysphoria; major depression; gender identity; clinical article; emotional attachment; avoidance behavior; child parent relation; coping behavior; family therapy; follow up; psychosocial care; self esteem; Article; integration; assessment of humans; Brief Symptom Inventory scale; conformity (social behavior); family-based intervention; female to male transgender; Outcome Questions Youth scale; satir experiential therapy