Evaluating Training Needs for Home-Based Family Therapy: A Focus Group Approach

Author: F. Adams   Peter E. Maynard Jerome  

Publisher: Routledge Ltd

ISSN: 1521-0383

Source: American Journal of Family Therapy, Vol.28, Iss.1, 2000-01, pp. : 41-52

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Abstract

Therapists and supervisors engaged in the delivery of home-based services participated in two rounds of focus groups. Participants discussed the challenges they face doing home-based therapy, and how an accredited family therapy program could modify its curriculum to better prepare trainees to meet these demands. Eight topic areas considered necessary for home-based practice were identified and the implications for training reviewed. The focus group methodology is described in detail and is recommended as a useful tool to assess training needs and as a way of promoting improved collaboration among training sites.

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