The Reflecting Team approach: convergent results of two exploratory studies

Abstract

This paper presents results of two exploratory investigations concerning the effectiveness of the Reflecting Team (RT) approach, conducted in Vienna and in Gottingen. Fifty‐nine families/couples participated in the RT approach in the two outpatient settings. Follow‐up reports from 35 families – obtained on average 15 months after closure – indicated that this model may be considered effective as well as efficient: two thirds of all clients (who made up a heterogeneous group with regard to diagnostic criteria and stage of development of the identified patient) reported symptom improvement, and about 80% said they were very satisfied; these results were obtained with a fairly small number of sessions. Copyright © 1994, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved