The practice of programmed writing (PW) in therapy and prevention with families

摘要: Abstract Programmed writing (PW) is presented as a method for increasing efficiency and effectiveness in family therapy prevention. A rationale its use structuring treatment given. PW replicable verifiable which has been found thus far to be clinically useful secondary paratherapeutic parapreventive type of intervention with individuals, couples, families. Several applications PW, ranging from unstructured journal keeping structured workbooks specific symptoms, are possible. relatively new may have meager empirical support. Its impact on therapeutic preventive outcomes families yet fully realized beyond the experience few clinicians. Implications research, practice, service delivery discussed. Possible links developmental theory interpersonal competence briefly presented.