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Providing Immediate Hope to Survivors of Natural Disasters

A Miracle Question Intervention

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ID21476199
AuthorsElijah Steinbrecher (Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary-Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, USA), Sara Smock Jordan (0000-0002-4404-9135, University of Nevada, Reno), Brie A Turns (0000-0001-9685-5799, Fuller Theological Seminary, corresponding author), Brie Turns (Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary-Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona, USA)
Year2021
Volume49
Issue2
Pages204-219
Publication date2021-03-15
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Family Therapy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0192-6187 • E-ISSN: 1521-0383
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01926187.2020.1789899
OpenAlexW3041296742
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited25

Natural disasters can greatly impact the physical and psychological well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Experiencing the event is only the beginning of negative outcomes endured by families. The loss of a home, livelihood, possessions, and a sense of safety can cause depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and a vast array of other psychological challenges. This article proposes the use of the Miracle Question (MQ), an intervention from Solution focused Brief Therapy, for individuals and families recovering from a natural disaster. A case study example will also be provided to demonstrate the empathetic and effective use of the intervention

Anxiety · Geography · Livelihood · Miracle · Natural disaster · Political science · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Clinical Psychology · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Family and Disability Support Research · History · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health

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Unique citing works7
Citations per year1,75
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 7

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