Department of Family Therapy Dissertations and Applied Clinical Projects
Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences – Department of Family Therapy
Advisor
Christopher F. Burnett
Committee Member
Martha Gonzalez Marquez
Committee Member
John K. Miller
Abstract
The purpose of this dissertation is to offer a greater understanding of the potential of genograms through my clinical work from a Bowen Family Systems lens. I account for how I processed and effectively blended metaphorical components, by examining six cases from my two-year journal entries, of bringing genograms to life in sessions. I also explain how I created a useful tool, the Metaphoric Generative Genogram, that can benefit other clinicians working with children and families in the foster care community.
NSUWorks Citation
Elisa Garcia. 2015. Metaphoric Generative Genograms: A Journey to bring Genograms to life through metaphorical components. Doctoral dissertation. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences – Department of Family Therapy. (9)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/shss_dft_etd/9.
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