Structural Family Therapy with Chinese Families in After-Violence Context

Abstract

This article aims to apply structural family therapy to working with family and intimate partner violence in after-violence context, where risks and safety issues have been addressed. This practice research study uses case analyses based on the work done with a Chinese couple and a Chinese family in Singapore, respectively. It identifies the salient therapeutic focus and healing processes in after-violence context with Chinese families. Reflections and feedback of social workers and clients during and after the conjoint sessions were included systematically. Practice implications to apply Structural family therapy in working with Chinese couples and families in after-violence are highlighted.