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Family-of-origin therapy is based on the assumption that many adults' issues stem from reparative efforts to deal with earlier conflicts and relationship patterns from their life with their parents and siblings, the family of origin. This book-length case study demonstrates family of origin therapy by providing transcripts of the consultations carried out by one of the authors with the family of one of the other authors, a family therapist himself. The latter also offers his reflections on the process and reports on the reactions of his family members.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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Text presents the clinical application of family-of-origin therapy. Chronicles a specialized, intense intervention conducted by the author and brings an entire family into the consultation room. From compelling transcripts, text exhibits a detailed account of the therapist's behind-the-scenes thoughts and practical uses of family-of-origin therapy.

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A jewel in the literature on family therapy, Coming Home Again elucidates the clinical application of family-of-origin therapy. With illuminating clarity, this extraordinary text chronicles a specialized, intense brief intervention conducted by James L. Framo, one of the earliest pioneers in family therapy, and his wife, Felise Levine. This innovative text brings an entire family into the consultation room, and reveals both dimensions of the therapeutic experience: that of the therapist and that of the client. The treatment sessions come to life through compelling transcripts, profound behind-the-scenes thoughts of the therapists, and a candid detailed account of the therapeutic experience from the perspective of patient and fellow psychologist Timothy Weber. With poignant honesty, the authors transport the reader into the heart and life of a real family whose story is familiar to most. For mental health professionals and students as well as a general audience that is psychology-minded and loves a good story, this book gives the reader an intimate and honest look at the unique and powerful effects of family-of-origin therapy.

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