성인 진입기 공황장애 내담자의 가족치료 사례연구

Abstract

Objectives: This study explores the factors that influenced the development of panic disorder, the therapist's interventions, and the effectiveness of family therapy interventions, focusing on three family therapy cases applied to Bowen's family system theory and MRI communication model for three panic disorder clients in emerging adulthood. Methods: Data—therapy notes, recordings, and transcribed documents—were first coded and then pattern coded through continuous comparative analysis to derive the final categories. The results are presented in a matrix and network. Results: The study findings were as follows. First, two types of factors influenced panic disorder: triggering factors and latent factors. Second, therapeutic interventions encompassed setting treatment goals, exploring the family of origin, promoting insight, and encouraging behavioral change. Third, the outcomes of family therapy intervention were marked by enhanced understanding among family members, positive changes in communication patterns, and a reduction in panic attack symptoms. Conclusions: These findings suggest that family therapists working with emerging adults experiencing panic disorder should address parenting styles, communication patterns among family members, and transference from unresolved emotional issues with the family of origin.