Summary:
The book presents a seminal approach to family therapy through a detailed account of a series of therapy sessions with the Brice family, illustrating the dynamics, struggles, and therapeutic techniques used to address and heal family issues. It emphasizes the importance of considering the entire family as a unit in therapy, rather than focusing on the individual, and showcases the transformative power of experiential and systemic interventions.
Key points:
1. Family Systems Theory: The book uses this theory to show how families operate as a unit, with each member's behavior affecting the whole.
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