[Ailist] RE: AI and Families

[Jamie Gairo]

Hi, Jim.

I just finished my Master's Thesis on adapting AI for use in family
situations.  Here is the information:  

Gairo, Jamie L. (2007)  Appreciative Families: A family coaching model for
positive change. Unpublished Masters Project Paper, Fielding Graduate
University, Master's Program in Organizational Management and Development,
Santa Barbara, California.  

Core Hypothesis:  Families will heal and feel increased levels of happiness
following participation in an AI intervention, focusing on Family Coaching.


Abstract:  Having witnessed families in crisis and the emotional damage
inflicted on the individual members of these families, I went on an
exploration to find a successful intervention to help these families recover
to brighter future.  This paper is a journey into the current literature,
research and practices in Appreciative Inquiry, Positive Psychology,
Positive Emotions, and Coaching.  This information is then adapted and
applied to a family coaching model that integrates these fields.  A
fictional family is described along with probable outcomes if this model
were applied to them.  Taking the principles of the various disciplines
creates long-term positive change within the family system and within the
individual family members.  

Here is a link to it on the AI Commons:
http://appreciativeinquiry.case.edu/research/bibCompletedDissertationsDetail
.cfm?coid=11361

Best,
Jamie
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The Asha Institute
 
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