A Diaclectic Approach to Family Therapy and Practice: Selectivity and Synthesis
- 1 July 1981
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
- Vol. 7 (3) , 345-351
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-0606.1981.tb01387.x
Abstract
In this article, a case is made for transcending any one model or theory, or any reliance on particular techniques as a panacea. Instead, new integrations of intuitive understanding, which represent the artistry of healing, and of scientific knowledge of various theories, in a spontaneous and therefore unique responsiveness to the specific family requesting help are sought. In this way, the most growth oriented and change producing therapeutic environment is created.Keywords
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