Types of Paradoxical Intervention and Indications/Contraindications for Use in Clinical Practice
- 1 March 1981
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Family Process
- Vol. 20 (1) , 25-35
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1545-5300.1981.00025.x
Abstract
A review of theoretical mechanisms underlying paradoxical interventions is undertaken in an effort to classify them into three broad types: redefinition, symptom escalation and crisis induction, and redirection. A list of individual and family patient characteristics and problems particularly applicable to each type of paradoxical intervention is presented along with contraindications for use. Last, implications for training and cautions as to their use are presented.Keywords
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