ABSTRACT
H aving always believed strongly in the value of consultation in family therapy, we use it routinely. Consultation is most specifically useful when a therapeutic impasse is reached or when the therapist wants to expand the experiential context and enrich the therapeutic relationship by including extended family members. Consultation increases the likelihood that family therapy will move forward, and it maximizes opportunities for a collaborative relationship between the family and therapist. A consultation offers a pause and the possibility of a transformation in the therapy process. The therapy process is certain to become broader and more creative and to gain momentum when consultation becomes a routine part of ongoing treatment.
