Das Familienwappen: Eine Methode zum besseren Verständnis der emotionalen Situation und dem familiären Umfeld von Kindern und Jugendlichen

Abstract

Introduced is a method which presents drawing and creativity from the child's perspective for family therapy. This procedure is especially applicable for children from 5 to 13 years of age. Focused are the drawing, the comments of the child and his or her sense for the patterns of relationships within the family. The family crest mirrors the inner life of the child as well as his or her perception of family relations.Working with the family crest is realised by the therapist and the child and taped on video to be able to talk about it with the parents, evaluate it together and establish systemic relationships. Presented are the course of the procedure, position and influence of the therapist as well as theoretical aspects.