Title
Introducing the “Basic Needs Genogram” in Reality Therapy-based Marriage and Family Counseling
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to address how a genogram can be incorporated in Reality Therapy based family counseling. We will review the core tenets of Reality Therapy, the general therapeutic use of genograms, while introducing the Basic Needs Genogram. Secondly, we will provide a case example to illustrate the use of the Basic Needs Genogram to a family. Finally, we will offer our final thoughts about the therapeutic implications of this intervention tool.
Disciplines
Clinical Psychology | Educational Psychology | Psychology | Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Recommended Repository Citation
Duba, Dr. Jill D.; Graham, Mary Amanda; Britzman, Mark; and Minatrea, Neresa. (2009). Introducing the “Basic Needs Genogram” in Reality Therapy-based Marriage and Family Counseling. International Journal of Reality Therapy, 28 (2), 15-19.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/csa_fac_pub/28
Included in
Clinical Psychology Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, Student Counseling and Personnel Services Commons
Comments
This article posted with permission. Definitive version published in v.28 (2) 2009: 15-19; International Journal of Reality Therapy. Copyright held by the International Journal of Reality Therapy.