Table 2 Mechanisms in MFT rated by experts
From: Multi-family therapy for veteran and refugee families: a Delphi study
Experts’ opinion | Score | Families’ opinion (according to experts) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Working with other families | 4.50 | MFT without individual therapy | 2.56 |
Recognition and identification | 4.38 | Too much talking, too little action | 2.56 |
Mentalization | 4.20 | Group dynamics (too strong/weak) | 2.52 |
Unraveling behavioral sequences | 4.00 | Therapist (too inactive/active) | 2.32 |
Positive atmosphere, context for learning | 3.80 | Insufficient safety at home | 2.25 |
Generating hope and multiple perspectives | 3.78 | Unclear rationale of therapy | 2.00 |
Adults voice how they are affected | 3.46 | Lack of motivation, no-show | 1.68 |
Ownership of the problem | 3.44 | Addiction | 1.44 |
Children voice how they are affected | 3.06 | – | – |