Co-Constructing Therapeutic Conversations - A Consultation of Restraint

This book illustrates the unique systemic approach of the Ingers who are well-known teachers and co-founders of the Family Studies Institute in Portland, Oregon. Their work combines elements of the reflective team approach with a model of co-therapy. It is a fresh and innovative application of systemic thinking to the field of family therapy. The book consists of a full-length description of one family consultation with detailed commentary on the process of the interview provided by the Ingers. The theoretical basis of their model is a carefully explained and the interview itself is discussed by a range of American and British therapists taking part in a family therapy exchange.

List of contents

Editor's Foreword -- Introduction: theoretical considerations -- Transcript of a consultation with a therapist and a family -- Intersession discussion with the team -- Message to the family -- Debriefing/reflecting -- The update -- Further theoretical considerations -- Conclusion

Summary

This book illustrates the unique systemic approach of the Ingers who are well-known teachers and co-founders of the Family Studies Institute in Portland, Oregon. Their work combines elements of the reflective team approach with a model of co-therapy. It is a fresh and innovative application of systemic thinking to the field of family therapy.

Product details

• Authors: David Campbell, Ros Draper, I. Inger, Ivan Inger, Ivan B. Inger, Jeri Inger
• Assisted by: David Campbell (Editor), Rosalind Draper (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781855750234
• ISBN: 978-1-85575-023-4
• No. of pages: 112
• Weight: 453 g
• Series: The Systemic Thinking and Practice Series; Systemic Thinking and Practice; The Systemic Thinking and Practice Series
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine