Sibling response to the disturbed child: fostering differentiation of self, boundary maintenance, balanced roles/power, and empathy to improve understanding of sibling relationships

Larry J Watnemo

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Sibling response to the disturbed child: fostering differentiation of self, boundary maintenance, balanced roles/power, and empathy to improve understanding of sibling relationships

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Larry J Watnemo. Sibling Response to the Disturbed Child: Fostering Differentiation of Self, Boundary Maintenance, Balanced Roles/power, and Empathy to Improve Understanding of Sibling Relationships. Denver Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/19b2a605-1aab-4c89-bec7-c1b0b85e4a97?q=2004.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

L. J. Watnemo. Sibling response to the disturbed child: fostering differentiation of self, boundary maintenance, balanced roles/power, and empathy to improve understanding of sibling relationships. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/19b2a605-1aab-4c89-bec7-c1b0b85e4a97?q=2004

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Larry J Watnemo. Sibling Response to the Disturbed Child: Fostering Differentiation of Self, Boundary Maintenance, Balanced Roles/power, and Empathy to Improve Understanding of Sibling Relationships. Denver Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/19b2a605-1aab-4c89-bec7-c1b0b85e4a97?q=2004.

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Larry J Watnemo

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Abstract

Siblings do not understand sibling conflict. The author's thesis is that if siblings are taught to respond to a disturbed brother/sister through boundary maintenance, differentiation of self, balanced roles/power, and empathy, then understanding of sibling relationships will improve. This project integrated a biblical theology of brother/sister relationships with four family systems change constructs. A literature review critiqued systems theory and suggested that these constructs are compatible with scripture. Eight families participated in six therapy sessions from November 2004 through January 2006. Each family had one child between the ages of 10 to 18 with a DSM IV diagnosis. A pre-test/post-test research design utilizing the Brother-Sister Questionnaire (BSQ) measured the four family systems change constructs. Data from the Marginal Homogeneity Exact Test indicated that statistically significant change did occur among participating siblings, but no measurable change occurred among disturbed siblings or siblings' parents. An explanation of possible reasons for this is offered; however, data findings did support the author's hypothesis.

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