Reviews the differences between family therapy and marriage counseling in terms of professional organization, theory, and practice. Suggests that training in marriage therapy does not appear adequate for family therapy. The goal of the therapy field should be more consensus in theory and a single profession of therapists. (JAC)

The family therapist performs specific activities associated with his functions as a therapist, consultant, and intermediary. The intermediary function is based upon concepts associated with symbolic interactionism. (Author)

Examined the similarities and differences in the theory and practice of structural and strategic family therapy. A national panel of structural and strategic therapists identified items they thought important to a profile of either structural or strategic family therapy. Mental Research Institute, Haley/Madanes, and Milan/Ackerman approaches to…

A system framework is presented for categorizing the various clinical approaches in marital and family therapy. Several ways of bridging the professional gap between therapists and researchers are suggested. Recommendations for interdisciplinary borrowing are indicated and exemplary projects giving new direction to the fields are discussed.…

Defines terms and operations of Zuk's Go-between Process, in which the therapist manages roles of go-between, side-taker, or celebrant in family therapy interviews. This technique is contrasted with Structural-Strategic Family Therapy in which supervisors phone instructions to trainees while observing through a one-way mirror. (JAC)

Presents a model of therapy called "system therapy." Discussed epistemology, some basic concepts, stages of the therapeutic process, and the training of system therapists. Proposes and defines a therapeutic system. (Author)

Focuses on the training of family therapists, and the benefits provided by an alternative model based on enrichment role-playing. Benefits discussed include: an optimal environment for teaching basic relationship skills; security for the student and clarity of perceptions for the supervisor; and an opportunity to learn family diagnostics. (Author)

Discusses theoretical and clinical developments that have accompanied family therapy's entry into the postmodern era. Clinical trends, including use of reflecting teams, self-of-the-therapist issues, increased therapist self-disclosure, and postmodern supervision are examined. Feminist critiques, health-care reform, and increasing collaboration…

Reviews the basic concepts of structural and strategic family approaches and introduces a model for integrating them in a concurrent and contrapuntal fashion. Presents case studies. Gives special attention to the strategic disengagement technique. Provides rules for deciding upon the appropriate approach. (Author/JAC)

The use of touch in therapeutic relationships is seldom dealt with as a practice issue except in a proscriptive way. To gather descriptive information on the use of touch in therapy, professional therapists (N=50) whose practice was largely family therapy were interviewed about the successful use of touch in their helping relationships. Interview…