This panel addresses how marital and academic failures can affect families. Topics include the harm of control-based dynamics in relationships, the need for reducing negativity and improving conflict resolution in therapy, and the value of self-change and community support. The discussion also covers challenges faced by single-parent families and the importance of policy reforms to better support family systems.
Moderated by Ruth McClendon, MSW
This case-focused discussion examines the treatment of a 15-year-old boy with schizophrenia and obsessive religious guilt. Panelists explore the psychological impact of rigid beliefs, the role of family dynamics, and the balance between therapy and medication. Emphasis is placed on empowering parents, addressing marital conflict, and integrating theological and psychological approaches. A secondary case highlights the use of systemic interventions in families dealing with chronic illness and conflict.
Moderated by Stuart M Gould, Jr, MD.
