Odd Arne Tjersland

• Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Haavind, Hanne & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2018). High-conflict parents in mediation: An analysis of dialogues and sources to conflict. Conflict Resolution Quarterly.  ISSN 1536-5581.  35(4), s 335- 349 . doi: 10.1002/crq.21214
• Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Haavind, Hanne & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2018). Mediation strategies in the face of custody conflicts. Conflict Resolution Quarterly.  ISSN 1536-5581. . doi: 10.1002/crq.21241
• Lømo, Bente; Haavind, Hanne & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2018). From Resistance to Invitations: How Men Voluntarily in Therapy for Intimate Partner Violence May Contribute to the Development of a Working Alliance. Journal of Interpersonal Violence.  ISSN 0886-2605.  33(16), s 2579- 2601 . doi: 10.1177/0886260516628290
• Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2017). Forskningen på obligatorisk mekling ved samlivsbrudd : et fremoverrettet tilbakeblikk. Fokus på familien.  ISSN 0332-5415.  45(1), s 6- 26 . doi: 10.18261/issn.0807-7487-2017-01-02
• Strandmoen, John-Filip; Askeland, Ingunn Rangul; Tjersland, Odd Arne; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore & Heir, Trond (2016). Intimate Partner Violence in Men Voluntarily Attending Treatment: A Study of Couple Agreement. Violence and Victims.  ISSN 0886-6708.  31(1), s 124- 134 . doi: 10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-13-00193
• Kjøs, Peder; Madsen, Ole Jacob & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2015). "Barnets beste" i mekling ved samlivsbrudd. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  52(7), s 570- 579
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (2015). Why and how should family therapists take part in family therapy research?. Fokus på familien.  ISSN 0332-5415.  43(4), s 332- 344 Fulltekst i vitenarkiv. Vis sammendrag

  From the 1990s, the position of family therapy has been challenged by a culture inclined to define psychological problems as individual illnesses connected to specific diagnostic labels. Furthermore, a narrow definition of research, often called the gold standard designs, has influenced the psychotherapy field. To advocate a systemic perspective, we need clinical research with a broader scope. This article argues for systemic research that is designed closer to the clinical situation. Besides information about the context, there are three important sources of information about the process and outcome of clinical practice: Systematic and regular feedback from clients and therapists about the process and outcome, direct observations from therapy sessions, and reports about clients’ long-term development. If used alone, each of these gateways to knowledge may be very misleading. However, if used together they can help us to refine and develop the collaboration with families and couples. Furthermore, this approach can help us to improve our ability to communicate more meaningfully about the ideas for, and the outcome of, systemic interventions.

• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Haavind, Hanne (2015). Mandatory Mediation outside the Court: A Process and Effect Study. Conflict Resolution Quarterly.  ISSN 1536-5581.  33(1), s 19- 34 . doi: 10.1002/crq.21129
• Bøhren, Idunn Egaas; Stabrun, Rebekka & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2014). ""De har litt sånn bob-bob-stemme"" : en studie av ""In My Shoes"" brukt i barnesamtaler ved skilsmissekonflikter. Fokus på familien.  ISSN 0332-5415.  42(4), s 272- 294
• Kjøs, Peder; Tjersland, Odd Arne & Roen, Katrina (2014). The Mediation Window: Regulation of Argumentation and Affect in Custody Mediation. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage.  ISSN 1050-2556.  55(7), s 527- 538 . doi: 10.1080/10502556.2014.950901
• Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2013). Hvordan virker obligatorisk foreldremekling ved store konflikter?. Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning.  ISSN 0809-2052.  16(1), s 17- 30
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Lindheim, Maren Østvold & Gudmundson, Per Gunnar M. (2012). A process study of group therapy with children who have been exposed to violence in their family. Fokus på familien.  ISSN 0332-5415.  40(1), s 6- 26
• Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2010). Mekling ved samlivsbrudd: en oversikt over effektstudier. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  47(8), s 705- 714
• Jensen, Tine Kristin; Haavind, Hanne; Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Mossige, Svein; Reichelt, Sissel & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2010). What constitutes a good working alliance in therapy with children that may have been sexually abused?. Qualitative Social Work.  ISSN 1473-3250.  9, s 461- 478
• Tjersland, Odd Arne & Gulbrandsen, Wenke (2010). Mekling ved samlivsbrudd: modeller og ideologi. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  47(8), s 692- 700
• Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2009). Ringer i vannet: Det kliniske intervju med par fra et systemisk perspektiv, I:  Det kliniske intervjuet.  Gyldendal Akademisk.
• Rønnestad, Michael Helge & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2009). Å gå til psykololog, I: Siri Erika Gullestad; Bjørn Killingmo & Svein Magnussen (red.),  Klinikk og laboratorium. Psykologi i hundre år.  Universitetsforlaget.  ISBN 978-82-15-01563-7.  Kapittel 18.  s 267 - 283
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Juuhl-Langseth, Monica; Jensen, Tine Kristin; Mossige, Svein & Reichelt, Sissel (2008). From betrayal to support: A case history of incest. Journal of Family Psychotherapy.  ISSN 0897-5353.  19, s 242- 258
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Helskog, Guro Hansen & Lærum, Kristin Tafjord (2007). De voksnes reaksjoner på bruddet, I: Guro Hansen Helskog & Kristin Tafjord Lærum (red.),  Godt nok samarbeid etter samlivsbrudd.  Modum Bad -Samlivssenteret.  ISBN 978-82-92014-10-3.  1.  s 47 - 54
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Helskog, Guro Hansen & Lærum, Kristin Tafjord (2007). Typiske reaksjonsmåter hos barn, I: Guro Hansen Helskog & Kristin Tafjord Lærum (red.),  Godt nok samarbeid etter samlivsbrudd.  Modum Bad -Samlivssenteret.  ISBN 978-82-92014-10-3.  1.  s 29 - 35
• Juuhl-Langseth, Monica; Tjersland, Odd Arne; Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Jensen, Tine; Mossige, Svein & Reichelt, Sissel (2006). Mor–datter - forholdet etter seksuelle overgrep: En analyse av et terapiforløp. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  43(10), s 1012- 1022
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Mossige, Svein; Wenke, Gulbrandsen; Jensen, Tine Kristin & Reichelt, Sissel (2006). Helping families when child sexual abuse is suspected but not proven. Child & Family Social Work.  ISSN 1356-7500.  11, s 297- 306 . doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2206.2006.00409.x
• Jensen, Tine Kristin; Jensen, Tine; Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Mossige, Svein; Tjersland, Odd Arne & Reichelt, Sissel (2005). Reporting possible sexual abuse: A qualitative study on children's perspectives and the context for disclosure. International Journal of Child Abuse & Neglect.  ISSN 0145-2134.  29(12), s 1395- 1413
• Mossige, Svein; Jensen, Tine Kristin; Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Reichelt, Sissel & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2005). Children's narratives of sexual abuse: What characterizes them and how do they contribute to meaning-making?. Narrative Inquiry.  ISSN 1387-6740.  15(2), s 377- 404
• Reichelt, Sissel; Tjersland, Odd Arne; Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Jensen, Tine Kristin & Mossige, Svein (2004). From the system of sexual abuse to the system of suspicion. Journal of Systemic Therapies.  ISSN 1195-4396.  23, s 67- 82
• Mossige, Svein; Tjersland, Odd Arne; Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Jensen, Tine Kristin & Reichelt, Sissel (2003). Mistanke om seksuelle overgrep mot barn: Utviklingen i familier under og etter samtalehjelp. Del II: Status ett år etter avsluttet behandling. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  40, s 295- 306
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Mossige, Svein; Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Jensen, Tine Kristin & Reichelt, Sissel (2003). Mistanke om seksuelle overgrep mot barn: Utviklingen i familier under og etter samtalehjelp. Del I: Behandlingsideer og kjennetegn ved utvalget. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  40, s 282- 294
• Reichelt, Sissel; Tjersland, Odd Arne & Gulbrandsen, Wenke (2002). Barn i en relasjonsorientert tilnærming til seksuelle overgrep i familien. Fokus på familien.  ISSN 0332-5415.  30, s 3- 19
• Birkeland, Ide; Brekke, Eva & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1999). Nye perspektiver på konfliktfylte møter. Fokus på familien.  ISSN 0332-5415.  27, s 69- 86 Vis sammendrag

  Artikkelen rapporterer fra et prosjekt knyttet til femten saker med obligatorisk mekling etter barneloven.Dette fokus ble valgt fordi slike meklingssaker representerer store utfordringer for dem som forsøker å mekle. Fem av de femten foreldreparene ble kontaktet og intervjuet ett år etter avsluttet mekling. Artikkelen beskrive noen typiske konflikter som meklere møtte i disse sakene og reflekterer over aktuelle tilnærmingsmåter. Et påfallende trekk ved materialet er at flere par oppnår, i praksis, en bedring i samarbeidet, likevel fortsetter flere å snakke mest om det de er misfornøyd med. Artikkelen drøfter hvordan konfliktfylte historiefortellinger synes å bidra til å forhindre et mer konstruktivt samarbeid og hvordan meklere og terapeuter kan intervenere for å hente frem flere nyanser i historiene. Forfatterne drøfter også noen kriterier som kan legges til grunn for å vurdere om en mekling har vært til nytte for voksne og barn i en familie.

• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1999). Evaluation of Mediation and Parental Cooperation Based on Observations and Interviews with the Clients in a Mediation Project. Mediation quarterly.  ISSN 0739-4098.  16, s 407- 423 Vis sammendrag

  The article presents findings from a qualitative oriented mediation project conducted in Oslo, Norway. The mediators integrate knowledge from the mediation tradition and the family therapy tradition. A qualitative research-design was chosen. Information about the mediation and the cooperation between parents are based on interviews with clients and mediators, and on observations from every mediation-session. The discussion of the results focus on what can contribute to a successful mediation-process. Six overriding elements are pointed out: (1) to create conditions for conversations were each part can speak and be heard, (2) a readiness to confirm the reactions of each part, (3) to provide opportunities to rewrite parts of the separation history, (4) to ask questions relevant to the very special situation of each family, (5) to base solutions on parents own competence, and (6) to help parents put their decisions down on paper.

• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1999). Gruppeveiledning av familieterapeuter, I:  Psykoterapiveiledning.  Tano Aschehoug.  ISBN 82-518-3768-5.  s 191 - 209 Vis sammendrag

  Forfatteren presenterer ideer om og synspunkter på gruppeveiledning av familieterapeuter. Det vises til hvordan et systemisk og sosialkonstruksjonistisk utgangspunkt for veiledning bidrar til å rette oppmerksomhet mot samspillsvariabler, både i klienten(es) liv og i veiledningssituasjonen. Sentrale perspektiver er en interaksjonistisk forståelse av menneskelig atferd, det å være oppmerksom på at all atferd har en potensiell budskapsverdi, å se det sosiale systemet personen er en del av som en overordnet forståelsesramme og å ha en ressurs- og løsningsorientert tenkemåte i tilknytning til sosial endring. Implikasjoner av disse prinsippene for veiledning er å bidra til at kandidatene utvikler forståelsen av menneskelige samspill og av seg selv som delaktig i samspillsprosessen, blant annet gjennom et reflektert forhold til egen tenkning og praksis og hvordan denne bidrar til å utforme det som skjer i terapisituasjonen. På samme måte som kandidaten som terapeut utfordres til å tenke og handle på en måte som styrker klientens opplevelse av egen kompetanse, er et viktig mål for veiledning å styrke kandidatens opplevelse av kompetanse ved å ta utgangspunkt i det repertoaret kandidaten allerede behersker. Det overordnete mål for en familieterapeutisk veiledning formuleres på følgende måte: Bidra til at kandidaten begynner å utforme en personlig integrert måte å forholde seg terapeutisk til klienter på, preget av forståelsesmåter og tilnærmingsmåter som kandidaten har tatt med seg fra familieterapeutisk tenkning og fra andre behandlingstradisjoner som er viktige for kandidaten. Det formidles også hvordan veileder kan ha ulike roller (som medforsker, regissør og modell), og konkretiserer ulike veiledningsformer som er utviklet innenfor familieterapi. Noen veiledningsformer stimulerer først og fremst refleksjon, mens andre er rettet mot å videreutvikle ferdigheter. Veiledningen tar i liten grad utgangspunkt i at kandidaten forteller om saker, men er vanligvis basert på videofremleggelse eller arbeid med klienter mens veileder og gruppe er til stede. Gruppen er sentral i å komme med refleksjoner over de problemstillingene som dukker opp, og det oppmuntres til å komme med alternative ideer og synspunkter som kandidaten kan ta stilling til heller enn til å komme fram til «hvordan denne saken best kan løses». Kandidaten oppfordres til å sette egne mål for læring.

• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1998). Strategies in mediation explored and developed during a research project. Mediation quarterly.  ISSN 0739-4098.  15, s 105- 117 Vis sammendrag

  The article presents strategies in mediation based upon experiences from a mediation project conducted in Oslo, Norway. The mediators integrate knowledge from the mediation tradition and the family therapy tradition. The article describes several motivating, structuring, confirming and meaning-expanding strategies in the sessions, and how clients are helped to reach decisions. The mediation is structured. At the same time the mediators try to give emotional reactions a legitimate place. In the style they are more like conversational partners than advisors, and solutions are based on the parents own ideas and competence.

• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1996). Skilsmissemekling: Når historien må skrives på en ny måte, I: Sissel Reichelt & Hanne Haavind (red.),  Aktiv psykoterapi. Perspektiver på psykologisk forståelse og behandling.  Ad Notam Gyldendal: Oslo.  s 169 - 183
• Tjersland, Odd Arne & Nystrøm, Morten (1996). Etterundersøkelser av misbrukere: Kan vi måle endringer på mer sammenlignbare måter?, I: Helge Waal & F. Duckert (red.),  SIFA-rapport.  SIFA, Oslo.  s 79 - 96
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Reichelt, Sissel & Eriksen, Per (1996). Terapeutiske muligheter og motsigelser i systemisk tenkning, I: Sissel Reichelt & Hanne Haavind (red.),  Aktiv psykoterapi. Perspektiver på psykologisk forståelse og behandling.  Ad Notam Gyldendal: Oslo.  s 70 - 92
• Mossige, Svein; Tjersland, Odd Arne & Jensen, Tine Kristin (1995). Seksuelle overgrep mot barn: Er tverrfaglig og tverretatlig samarbeid en kilde til problemoppløsning elle problemskaping?. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  32, s 517- 535
• Tjersland, Odd Arne & Mossige, Svein (1995). En alternativ tilnærmingsmåte ved seksuelle overgrep mot barn. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  32, s 594- 603
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1995). Extended Mediation in Norway. Mediation quarterly.  ISSN 0739-4098.  12, s 339- 351
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1995). Psykologene i rettsvesenets tjeneste - dilemmaer, begrensninger og muligheter. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  32, s 1024- 1031
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1994). Behandlingstilbud i stedet for straff. Impuls : Tidsskrift for psykologi.  ISSN 0801-2911.  4, s 52- 55
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1994). Den tapende part, I: Ivar Frønes & Andreas Hompland (red.),  Den nye barne- og familieboka. 20 spørsmål om familiebildene.  Universitetsforlaget, Oslo.  ISBN 82-00-22378-7.  s 127 - 133
• Tjersland, Odd Arne & Eriksen, Per (1994). Fra karaktertrekk til relasjoner og språk. Om sentrale bidrag fra den systemteoretiske tradisjon til forståelsen av og arbeidet med menneskelige livsproblemer, I: Sissel Reichelt (red.),  Psykologi i forandring.  Norsk Psykologforening, Oslo.  s 125 - 144
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1993). Familieterapi, I:  Psykoterapi med voksne.  Tano, Oslo.  ISBN 82-518-3165-2.  s 115 - 131
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1990). From universe to multiverses - and back again. Family Process.  ISSN 0014-7370.  29, s 385- 397
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1989). Fra univers til multiverser - og tilbake igjen. Fokus på familien.  ISSN 0332-5415.  17, s 82- 95
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Jansen, Ulf & Skolseg, Roar (1989). Blod er tykkere enn vann. Erfaringer fra foreldregrupper til stoffmisbrukere. Fokus på familien.  ISSN 0332-5415.  17, s 82- 95
• Haaland, Kirsti Ramfjord; Selbekk, Reidar & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1988). Parterapi med bruk av reflekterende team. Fokus på familien.  ISSN 0332-5415.  16, s 153- 160
• Reichelt, Sissel; Amlien, Øyvind & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1976). Atferdsterapeutiske synspunkter på konsultasjon i familier. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  13(8) Vis sammendrag

  Artikkelen omhandler utprøving av atferdsterapeutiske tiltak i familier. Etter observasjon av samspill mellom barn og foreldre, drøftes tiltak som foreldre selv iverksetter.

• Jensen, Lennart L. & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1975). Atferdsterapi og marxisme. Impuls : Tidsskrift for psykologi.  ISSN 0801-2911.  (1), s 21- 38

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• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Engen, Gunnar & Jansen, Ulf (2010). Allianser. Verdier, teorier og metoder i sosialt arbeid. Gyldendal Akademisk.  ISBN 978-82-05-40025-2.  317 s.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Engen, G. & Jansen, Ulf (1998). Våge å leve. En lærebok om alternative veier i behandling basert på erfaringene fra Tyrili. Tano-Aschehoug.  ISBN 82-518-3657-3.  208 s. Vis sammendrag

  Bokas sentrale fokus er problemstillinger knyttet til det å hjelpe (unge) mennesker som har rusproblemer eller andre psykologiske og sosiale problemer. Her drøftes tema som alle institusjonsarbeidere møter: Styrende verdier i møtet med klienter, samarbeidet mellom ansatte, tilknytningen mellom ansatte og klienter, om forholdet mellom grenser, sanksjoner og positiv kontroll, fasetenkning, skole- og arbeid, gruppepsykologiske virkemidler, når klienter blir kjærester, om menn og kvinner i ledelsen av institusjonen og om samarbeidet med klientens familie. Det handler både om forståelse og strategier i behandling og sosialt arbeid. Boka egner seg godt for studenter ved universiteter og høgskoler som utdanner seg i slike retninger. I tillegg tar boka opp tema av særlig aktualitet for dem som jobber med rusproblemer: Om det særegne ved det å være stoffmisbruker, om bruk av tvang i behandlingen av stoffmisbrukere og om resultatene av det arbeidet som har vært utført ved Tyrili; resultater som viser at det nytter. Siste del av boka er viet narkotikapolitikk, der forfatterne blant annet problematiserer de liberale strømningene i samfunnsdebatten. Både forebyggende og behandlende tiltak settes på dagsorden. Det er en bok som handler om engasjement, om å tro på egne krefter og om ydmykhet overfor mangfoldet i misbrukerproblematikken.

• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1992). Samlivsbrudd og foreldreskap. Meklingsprosessens psykologi. Universitetsforlaget, Oslo.  ISBN 82-00-21567-9.  258 s.
• Jensen, Lennart L.; Sveaass, Nora & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1980). Atferdsterapi i Norge. Pax Forlag.  ISBN 82-530-1097-4.  228 s.
• Lomell-Jensen, Lennart; Sveaass, Nora & Tjersland, Odd Arne (red.) (1980). Atferdsterapi i Norge. Pax forlag, Oslo..
• Amlien, Øyvind & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1977). Atferdsterapi - dressur eller hjelp til selvhjelp. Konsultasjonserfaringer fra familier. Universitetsforlaget, Oslo.  ISBN 82-00-01675-7.  250 s.

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• Andenæs, Agnes; Benum, Kirsten; Carlquist, Erik; Halvorsen, Margrethe S.; Hauge, Mona-Iren; Madsen, Ole Jacob; Moss, Sigrun Marie; Oddli, Hanne; Roen, Katrina; Råbu, Marit; Skjelsbæk, Inger; Stänicke, Erik; Strømme, Hanne; Sveaass, Nora & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2017). Sneversynt om psykologisk kunnskap. Morgenbladet.  ISSN 0805-3847.  198(5), s 28- 29
• Andenæs, Agnes; Kjøs, Peder & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2017). «Delt bosted» – hva sier forskningen?. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  54(3), s 277- 283
• Axelsen, Eva Dalsgaard; Benum, Kirsten; Bernhardt, Ida S.; Gullestad, Siri Erika; Halvorsen, Margrethe Seeger; Hartmann, Ellen Johanne; Haavind, Hanne; Killingmo, Bjørn; Von der Lippe, Anna Louise; Mauseth, Tori; Monsen, Jon Trygve; Mossige, Svein; Nissen-Lie, Helene A; Oddli, Hanne; Reichelt, Sissel; Rø, Frida Gullestad; Rønnestad, Michael Helge; Råbu, Marit; Tjersland, Odd Arne; Stänicke, Line Indrevoll; Strømme, Hanne; Sveaas, Nora; Zachrisson, Anders & Øiestad, Guro (2017). Historien Psykologtidsskriftet ikke forteller. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  54(12), s 1197- 1199
• Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2013). Parent-mediation: A study of communication and phenomena contributing to severe conflicts.
• Askeland, Ingunn Rangul; Lømo, Bente; Strandmoen, John-Filip; Heir, Trond & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2012). Kjennetegn hos menn som har oppsøkt Alternativ til Vold (ATV) for vold i nære relasjoner.
• Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2009). FORM-prosjektet: Foreldremekling ved samlivsbrudd. Delrapport nr. 1. Psykologisk institutt, UiO.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (2006). Seksuelle overgrep mot barn: Opprørende, krevende, viktig og meningsfullt arbeid for terapeuter. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  43, s 1010- 1011
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Reichelt, Sissel & Eriksen, Per (2002). Developments within the systems approach and som ensuing theraputic contradictions. Vis sammendrag

  The article gives a short description of the key ideas that have been introduced during the development of family therapy and systemic thinking. Several of these ideas might be considered contradictory. The authors adress three areas that have been subject to many discussions among family therapists: An expert versus non-expert position, the question of influencing versus a co-creating and the question of directing the focus towards behavior versus meaning. Referring to theory and therapeutic experience the authors argues for a perspective that include both positions.

• Tjersland, Odd Arne (2001). To "likeverdige " hjem - til beste for hvem?. Aftenposten (morgenutg. : trykt utg.).  ISSN 0804-3116.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne & Gulbrandsen, Wenke (2001). Giving sound to silent voices in cases of sexual abuse. Vis sammendrag

  The workshop is based on experiences from a research project at the University of Oslo on therapy with families where child sexual abuse is suspected. One of the aims is to develop and evaluate a model for how to help the child and the other family members in this situation. The project is supported by the Norwegian Council of Research and other institutions. A guiding principle for the project is that control is subordinated openness, co-operation and conversation. The family members are regarded as central agents in their own lives and one ambition is to develop concrete guidelines, based on this principle, for the helping professions. Knowledge about how each family member, especially the child, perceive the situation is used as important feedback in the therapeutic process. In many of the cases there are a close co-operation with the child protective service. Decisions about how to work and whom to involve are taken in co-operation with the help-seeking person. The family members are met individually and together. Information from each session is systematically recorded. In this workshop we will present the guiding principles in meeting families concerned about sexual abuse within the family and the experiences from the project so far. A short summary of these guidelines can be expressed in the following way: «A crises perspective», «a systemic perspective», «a therapeutic position», «decisions in the hands of the family», «openness with consent», «sharing information», «protection» and «flexibility». Video illustrations will be used to exemplify the therapeutic methods.

• Mossige, Svein; Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Tjersland, Odd Arne (2000). Barnevernet i overgrepssaker i familier - En ananlyse av barnevernets intervensjoner i saker om sesuelle overgrep. Vis sammendrag

  Tre spørsmål som synliggjør dilemmaer i arbeid med seksuelle overgrepssaker vil bli stilt til barnevernets engasjement i et utvalg av overgrepssaker: På hvilket grunnlag engasjerer barnevernet seg? Hva er bakgrunnen for at barnevernet velger å engasjere seg på en bestemt måte? Hva gjør dette engasjementet med barnevernets relasjoner til familiemedlemmene? Spørsmålene vil bli belyst ved en utforskning av disse temaene: Betydningen av barnevernets intervensjoner for at barna beskyttes mot overgrep Hvilke intervensjoner bidrar til beskyttelse av mulig overgrepsutsatte barn? Er det noen typer av intervensjoner som kan motvirke at barnet beskyttes? Hvordan kan barnevernet hjelpe en omsorgsperson til å beskytte sitt barn? Kan barnevernet gjøre omsorgspersonen mindre i stand til å beskytte sitt barn? Kan barnevernet bidra til at den mistenkte trekkes inn i beskyttelsen av barnet? Betydningen av barnevernets intervensjoner for at barnet får fortelle sin historie Hvilke intervensjoner gjør det blir lettere for et barn å fortelle sin overgrepshistorie? Intervensjoner som kan bidra til at barnet ikke får utviklet sin fortelling om mulige overgrep. Betydningen av barnevernets intervensjoner for åpenhet innad i familien Intervensjoner som lukker. Intervensjoner som åpner

• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Mossige, Svein (2000). Refleksjoner over dilemmaer behandlere møter i diffuse overgrepssaker i familier: Noen foreløpige erfaringer fra Fobik-prosjektet.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne & Gulbrandsen, Wenke (2000). Working with families in cases of sexual abuse. Preliminary experiences from a clinical researchproject. Vis sammendrag

  At the University of Oslo five psychologists are working together as a research and therapy team with families concerned with the question of child sexual abuse. One of the aims with the project is to develop and evaluate a model for how to help the child and the other family members in cases where child sexual abuse is suspected. The clinical part of the project started in February 1998 and will last for three years. The project is supported by the Norwegian Council of Research; Ministry of Children and Families; Institute of Psychology, University of Oslo; Norwegian Social Research. A guiding principle for the project is that control is subordinated openness, co-operation and conversation. The family members are regarded as central agents in their own lives. The aim of the project is to develop concrete guidelines, based on this principle, for the helping professions. Knowledge about how each of the family members, especially the child, perceive their situation is used as important therapeutic guidelines. In many of the cases there are a close co-operation with the child protective service. Decisions about how to work and who should be involved are taken in co-operation with the help-seeking family member. The team may be involved in dialogues with the mother, the child, and the suspected father, individually and/or together. Information from each session is systematically recorded: Descriptions given by the client concerning sexual abuse, relationships within the family, dialogues within the family, how the family-members organize their daily life, interventions from the therapist and the team. The ways of meeting the clients are systematically evaluated by the family members. In this workshop we will present the guiding principles in meeting families concerned about sexual abuse within the family and the experiences from the project so far. A short summary of these guidelines can be expressed in the following way: «A crises perspective», «a systemic perspective», «a therapeutic position», «decisions in the hands of the family», «openness with consent», «sharing information», «protection» and «flexibility». Video illustrations will be used to exemplify the therapeutic methods.

• Tjersland, Odd Arne & Gulbrandsen, Wenke (1999). Working with families concerned with the question of child sexual abuse - preliminary experiences from a clinical research-project. Vis sammendrag

  At the University of Oslo five psychologists are working together as a research and therapy team with families concerned with the question of child sexual abuse. One of the aims with the project is to develop and evaluate a model for how to help the child and the other family members in cases where child sexual abuse is suspected. The clinical part of the project started in February 1998 and will last for three years. The project is supported by the Norwegian Council of Research; Ministry of Children and Families; Institute of Psychology, University of Oslo; Norwegian Social Research. A guiding principle for the project is that control is subordinated openness, co-operation and conversation. The family members are regarded as central agents in their own lives. The aim of the project is to develop concrete guidelines, based on this principle, for the helping professions. Knowledge about how each of the family members, especially the child, perceive their situation is used as important therapeutic guidelines. In many of the cases there are a close co-operation with the child protective service. Decisions about how to work and who should be involved are taken in co-operation with the help-seeking family member. The team may be involved in dialogues with the mother, the child, and the suspected father, individually and/or together. Information from each session is systematically recorded: Descriptions given by the client concerning sexual abuse, relationships within the family, dialogues within the family, how the family-members organise their daily life, interventions from the therapist and the team. The ways of meeting the clients are systematically evaluated by the family members. In this seminar we will present the guiding principles in meeting families concerned about sexual abuse within the family and the experiences from the project so far. A short summary of these guidelines can be expressed in the following way: «A crises perspective», «a systemic perspective», «a therapeutic position», «decisions in the hands of the family», «openness with consent», «sharing information», «protection» and «flexibility». Video illustrations will be used to exemplify the therapeutic methods.

• Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Jensen, T. Skeie; Mossige, Svein; Reichelt, Sissel & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1998). A model for interventions in families with child sexual abuse - control or conversation. Vis sammendrag

  The members of the project form a research and therapy team. The aim is to develop and evaluate a model for how to help the child and the other family members in cases where child sexual abuse is suspected. The questions: what is in the best interests of the child, and how can the child be protected in the short and in the long run, will be investigated. In many abuse cases it is difficult to know what has happened. One aim is to develop a model for how to work with such unsettled cases. The model will be developed in co-operation with the child protective service. A guiding principle for the project is that control is subordinated openness, co-operation and conversation. The family members are regarded as central agents in their own lives. The aim of the project is to develop concrete guidelines, based on this principle, for the helping professions. Knowledge about how each of the family members, especially the child, perceive their situation will be used as important therapeutic guidelines. For a period of two years the research team will work as a clinical team and receive family members who worry if their child may be sexually abused by another family member. Decisions about how to work and who should be involved will be taken in co-operation with the help-seeking family member. The team may be involved in dialogues with the mother, the child, and the suspected father, individually or together. The interventions of the team, in co-operation with the clients, will be systematically recorded. A registration form for information about the clients, and registration forms to cover important events during each therapy session has been developed. At least two members of the research/therapy team are present in each session. The registration forms cover the present team members understandings, agreements and disagreements, and thoughts connected to topics and dilemmas in the meetings with the clients. The sessions are video recorded if we are given the permission. The detailed and systematic recordings from each session will bring the experiences from the meetings with the clients in a manageable and systematic order, forming a basis for our detailed descriptions of guidelines for how to help these families. The ways of helping the families will be systematically evaluated by the family members.

• Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Jensen, T. Skeie; Mossige, Svein; Reichelt, Sissel & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1998). Guiding principles in meeting families with concern about child sexual abuse; what are the best interests of the child?. Vis sammendrag

  The first part of the work-shop adressed questions conserning the best interests of the child, when there is a suspicion of sexual abuse from someone in the family. The following views were descibed and dicussed: * The way child abuse cases are organised and implemented in the helping systems tend to neglect the interests of the child. * The child¿s main objective may not be to prosecute the perpetrator. They want the abuse to stop. It is important that they are given the opportunity to tell their story and have it psychologically confirmed. * The offender is often active in the process of keeping the abuse a secret. This secrecy tends to obscure each family members¿ experience of events and shapes their perceptions of each other. * The fact that the abuse has to be kept secret also effects other areas of conversation. Like rings in the water the areas that are not open for conversation get larger and larger. * In an atmosphere of secrecy, the caretaker does not have access to the child¿s experiences. Thus it is impossible to verify the child¿s¿ feelings and thoughts about the events. * The cases have to be organised in a way that opens the dialogue between the child, the non-abusive. The second part of the work shop presented and discussed guiding principles in meeting families concerned about child sexual abuse: «A crises perspective». Expecting that the concern about abuse brings each member of the family into a serious crises in life, whether the child has been abused or not. «A systemic perspective». Each member of the family is seen as part of a system of mutual dependency and loyalty, with an inclination to protect each other. «A therapeutic position». Attaining a collaborative relation through: a) ensuring that at least one or more members of the family has given, or has been helped to give, the assignment to the therapist b) exploring and understanding the different versions of reality that are conveyed about the concern of abuse «Decisions in the hands of the family». The family-members take the final decisions about whom to invite to the sessions at which time. The therapists explore and challenge the possible consequences of the various proposals that are discussed. «Openness with consent». Upon request, a willingness to inform child protective services and police, but never without informing and discussing this with the family. «Sharing information». Helping the members of the family to share their thoughts and reflections concerning one or more of the following questions: a) events leading to concern b) how to handle the concern of possible abuse c) how to relate to each other in the near and more distant future d) how to relate to helping-systems and control-systems outside the family «Protection». A focus on what the family-members can do in order to reduce any doubt and suspicion about abuse in the future. «Flexibility». A preparedness to: a) take seriously what ever topic the family brings into the sessions b) accept ambiguity c) change the rate of sessions d) offer individual-, couple- and family-sessions in the same case e) accept solutions that not necessary are perfect

• Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Jensen, T. Skeie; Mossige, Svein; Reichelt, Sissel & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1998). Guiding principles in meeting families with concern about sexual abuse; what are the best interests of the child?.
• Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Jensen, T. Skeie; Mossige, Svein; Reichelt, Sissel & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1998). What happens within families with concern about child abuse;a presentation of a research design. Vis sammendrag

  The work shop presented the research design in a project concern with treatment of families with sexually abused children. The attention was directed towards the following subjects: MAIN GOALS. 1)Develop and evaluate a model for how to help family members in cases where child sexual abuse is suspected. 2)To learn more about what happens in families when someone is concerned about a child sexual abuse. THE TEAM. Five psychologists with experience from both clinical work and research. At least two colleges are involved in each case, one having the main responsibility for the case management TIME. Three years (from February 1998) RECRUITING CLIENTS. * Referrals from child protective services, child psychiatry, family guidance offices, hospitals, legal agencies, and support centres for sexually abused children * Direct contact with family members. CRITERIA FOR INCLUDING CLIENTS. Concern about a child, less than 18 years of age, being sexually abused by someone in the family. REGISTRATION OF INFORMATION. * Each session is video-taped * Systematic registration into a data base at the end of each session: - a short summary from the session - concerns within the family about sexual abuse - descriptions of relations between family members - how helping systems are relating to the family - descriptions of how the therapists worked with the family - decisions reached within the session - reflections about the session from the therapist and the colleagues * Child Behavioural Check List (CBCL)administered at the start of the therapy, and one year after the end of the therapy * Interviews with clients at the end of the therapy, and one year later, asking for: - evaluations of the therapeutic process - descriptions of changes in the relations within the family - descriptions of changes in the daily living of the family SUPPORTED BY. Norwegian Council of Research; Ministry of Children and Families; Institute of Psychology, University of Oslo; Norwegian Social Research.

• Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Jensen, T. Skeie; Mossige, Svein; Reichelt, Sissel & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1998). What happens within families with concern about child sexual abuse; a presentation of a research design. Vis sammendrag

  The work shop presented the research design in a project concern with treatment of families with sexually abused children. The attention was directed towards the following subjects: MAIN GOALS. 1)Develop and evaluate a model for how to help family members in cases were child sexual abuse is suspected. 2)To learn more about what happens in families when someone is concerned about a child sexual abuse. THE TEAM. Five psychologists with experience from both clinical work and research. At least two colleges involved in each case, one having the main responsibility for the case management TIME. Three years (from February 1998) RECRUITING CLIENTS. * Referrals from child protective services, child psychiatry, family guidance offices, hospitals, legal agencies, and support centres for sexually abused children * Direct contact with family members. CRITERIA FOR INCLUDING CLIENTS. Concern about a child, less than 18 years of age, being sexually abused by someone in the family. REGISTRATION OF INFORMATION. * Each session is video-taped * Systematic registration into a data base at the end of each session: - a short summary from the session - concerns within the family about sexual abuse - descriptions of relations between family members - how helping systems are relating to the family - descriptions of how the therapists worked with the family - decisions reached within the session - reflections about the session from the therapist and the colleagues * Child Behavioural Check List (CBCL) administered at the start of the therapy, and one year after the end of the therapy * Interviews with clients at the end of the therapy, and one year later, asking for: - evaluations of the therapeutic process - descriptions of changes in the relations within the family - descriptions of changes in the daily living of the family SUPPORTED BY. Norwegian Council of Research; Ministry of Children and Families; Institute of Psychology, University of Oslo; Norwegian Social Research.

• Gulbrandsen, Wenke; Jensen, Tine Kristin; Mossige, Svein; Reichelt, Sissel & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1998). A model for interventions in families with child sexual abuse - control or conversation. Vis sammendrag

  The members of the project form a research and therapy team. The aim is to develop and evaluate a model for how to help the child and the other family members in cases where child sexual abuse is suspected. The questions: what is in the best interests of the child, and how can the child be protected in the short and in the long run, will be investigated. In many abuse cases it is difficult to know what has happened. One aim is to develop a model for how to work with such unsettled cases. The model will be developed in co-operation with the child protective service. A guiding principle for the project is that control is subordinated openness, co-operation and conversation. The family members are regarded as central agents in their own lives. The aim of the project is to develop concrete guidelines, based on this principle, for the helping professions. Knowledge about how each of the family members, especially the child, perceive their situation will be used as important therapeutic guidelines. For a period of two years the research team will work as a clinical team and receive family members who worry if their child may be sexually abused by another family member. Decisions about how to work and who should be involved will be taken in co-operation with the help-seeking family member. The team may be involved in dialogues with the mother, the child, and the suspected father, individually or together. The interventions of the team, in co-operation with the clients, will be systematically recorded. A registration form for information about the clients, and registration forms to cover important events during each therapy session has been developed. At least two members of the research/therapy team are present in each session. The registration forms cover the present team members understandings, agreements and disagreements, and thoughts connected to topics and dilemmas in the meetings with the clients. The sessions are video recorded if we are given the permission. The detailed and systematic recordings from each session will bring the experiences from the meetings with the clients in a manageable and systematic order, forming a basis for our detailed descriptions of guidelines for how to help these families. The ways of helping the families will be systematically evaluated by the family members

• Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1998). Samtaler med barn og foreldre i konfliktfylte separasjoner.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Engen, G. & Jansen, Ulf (1998). Tvangsplassering av rusmiddelmisbrukere;lover, faglige betraktninger og rettesnorer for praksis. En veileder for institusjoner. Vis sammendrag

  Artikkelen gjennomgår først de lover som tvangsplassering av misbrukere hviler på og intensjonene med dette lovverket. I den andre delen drøftes ideologiske og faglige synspunkter på bruk av tvang innen motivasjons- og relasjonsbyggende arbeid. Den tredje delen beskriver aktuelle fremgangsmåter ved bruk av tvang etter sosiallovens paragrafer: forberedelse, motivasjonsarbeid, beskyttende rammer, om å holde tilbake, om å hente tilbake, hva skjer når klienten kommer. Til slutt drøfter forfatterne problemer og begrensninger ved bruk av tvang.

• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1996). (S)kjønner vi alt?.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1996). Er dette en invitasjon til dialog?. Stoffmisbruk.  ISSN 0333-144X.  2, s 9- 10
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1996). Familievernet i Norge. Utfordringer. Tidsskrift for Norsk Psykologforening.  ISSN 0332-6470.  33, s 439- 440
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1996). Hva kan det komme av at flere skiller lag og hvilke implikasjoner kan vi trekke av dette?.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1996). Misbrukere før, under og etter kollektivopphold. Utprøving og utvikling av et registreringssystem for evaluering av virksomheten i institutsjoner for stoffmisbrukere.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1995). Misbrukere før, under og etter institusjonesopphold. En retrospektiv undersøkelse av elever ved Tyrilikollektivet.
• Gulbrandsen, Wenke & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1994). Om fredsmeklerens bevegelser i et demilitarisert ingenmannsland.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1994). Familieterapiens keisere og deres nøytralitetsidealer.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1994). Rewriting the story of marriage and separation during the mediation process.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1994). Studie av "Kind in Noot"; et alternativt behandlingstilbud for barn og familier der det er reist spørsmål om overgrep.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne & Jansen, Ulf (1994). Tyrilisenteret i Oslo: Faglig plattform og handlingsplan.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1993). Fra påvirkning til samskaping: Om utviklingstrekk innenfor familieterapi.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1993). Skilsmissemekling som historie-konstruksjon.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne; Eiternes, Sølvi & Mørkedal, Anne Helene (1983). En oppfølging av barn innlagt ved Østbytunet barnepsykiatriske behandlingshjem og skole, 1969 - 1979.
• Tjersland, Odd Arne (1978). Hjemmekonsulenten - en ny og viktig stilling ved våre sosialkontorer. Sosialt forum - sosialt arbeid.  ISSN 0332-8791.  (2), s 26- 30
• Amlien, Øyvind & Tjersland, Odd Arne (1974). Utprøving av en konsultasjonsmodell. Bruk av foreldre som atferds-"terapeuter" overfor egne barn.

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