ABSTRACT

Coming Home Again is a compelling case study a single family that underwent family-of-origin therapy presented by one of the earliest and best-known pioneers in the field. This book is unique in its presentation of the two dimensions of the therapeutic experience-that of the therapist and that of the clients. Framo and Levine serve as the therapy team, while Weber and his family are the clients in these two specialized, intense, brief intervention sessions that occurred one year apart. The transcripts of the sessions are supported by commentary from both therapists as well as insights from Weber-the client-who brings to bear clinical knowledge and knowledge of himself and his family. The underlying story-the story of the therapists-is almost as compelling as the family's story. It is a candid, honest look at family-of-origin therapy from those who partook in the sessions.

part |16 pages

Prologue

chapter |6 pages

Preface

chapter |8 pages

Introduction

part |162 pages

The Initial Family Consultation

chapter |22 pages

Recruiting the Family

Fears, Perils, and Hopes

chapter |5 pages

The Night Before

Anxiety and Anticipation

chapter |46 pages

The First Family Meeting

Remembering Mother

chapter |6 pages

Between the Meetings

The System in Motion

chapter |44 pages

The Second Family Meeting

Father and Siblings

chapter |16 pages

Responses to the Initial Family Consultation

Aftershocks and Reflections

part |73 pages

The Follow-Up Family Consultation

part |39 pages

Epilogue