Family-Of-Origin Therapy

Considers the family-of-origin approach to the psychiatric counselling of adults in marital, family and individual therapy. The text discusses theoretical and clinical implications and provides three case studies to illustrate the application of this method.

James L. Framo

Chapter 1 Introduction: An Overview; Chapter 2 Early Stages of Family-of-Origin Therapy; Chapter 3 Preparation Phase; Chapter 4 Techniques Used During Family-of-Origin Sessions; Chapter 5 Postsession Developments and Results; Chapter 6 Difficulties, Limitations, Pitfalls, and Contraindications; Chapter 7 Theoretical Implications; Chapter 8 Clinical Implications; Chapter 9 Case Examples of Family-of-Origin Consultations; afterword Afterword; author Author's Family Biography: One Therapist's Personal Disclosure Editor's Note: At the request of the author, these Autobiographical Notes are presented unedited.Author's Note: I knew when I wrote this paper I was risking exposing my family's insides and that one of my siblings or my children might object to some statements in this narrative. Therefore, I sent them copies to read and gave them the opportunity to delete or modify. 1 do appreciate them allowing me to tell my story with honesty.;