ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the authors consider how their repertoires may be expanded to include greater ease of movement and range of practice modes. This mode is useful when there is a strong belief that locates the emergence of a problem clearly at time in the family's evolution. The modes and examples are intended as augmentations to the more sedentary style in which many family therapists have been trained. They are options to use the therapeutic space more consciously, especially when we feel glued to the chair and need to do something different, or when more dramatic physical movements would fit with the style of the family. The improvisation is based on the emerging understandings and speculations of the therapist, and the measure of intimacy of the words used needs careful attention. The position of the therapist as Transitional Performer is important to identify. The Transitional Performer makes a temporary change in position/role in order to introduce some degree of novelty.
