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Thinking about thinking in family therapy.

E H Auerswald

    Family Process
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study explores ecosystemic thinking in family therapy, comparing it to new science and Batesonian evolution. It proposes a therapeutic approach where therapists act as detectives to identify and alter distressing "Storeys" for improved family well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Family Therapy
    • Systems Theory
    • Epistemology

    Background:

    • Compares epistemological frameworks of new science, Batesonian evolution, and ecosystemic thinking.
    • Highlights congruence in rules governing these diverse fields.
    • Establishes a foundation for a novel therapeutic technology.

    Observation:

    • Therapists act as "benign detectives" within family therapy.
    • Focuses on identifying the "event-shape in time-space" (the Storey) causing distress.
    • Emphasizes collaborative exploration with families and external systems.

    Findings:

    • Therapeutic intervention involves modifying the identified "Storey".
    • Actions are designed to alleviate reported family distress.
    • Illustrates differences between medical, paradoxical, and ecosystemic intervention models.

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    Implications:

    • Suggests a paradigm shift in family therapy approaches.
    • Offers a structured method for understanding and resolving family distress.
    • Provides a framework for effective, systemically-informed therapeutic practice.