ABSTRACT

This text explores family of origin treatment, which looks at patterns and rules in a family which affect interactions within that family. These patterns are then unconsciously utilized throughout a person's life in work and family settings. Examining and understanding these family rules allows an emphasis on cultural diversity. The family is often the basis for ethnic, cultural and religious norms. Examining these norms can help the individuals and their families deal with norms and variations from these norms, when confronting issues such as marriage and intimacy, sexual orientation and religious belief.

part |64 pages

Introduction and Description

chapter |16 pages

Family-of-Origin Therapy: An Overview

chapter |14 pages

Clinical Assessment

chapter |14 pages

Concepts and Intervention Techniques

part |95 pages

Integration of Family-of-Origin Therapy with Diversity

chapter |20 pages

Gender and the Family

chapter |11 pages

Gay and Lesbian Relationships

chapter |35 pages

Ethnic and Cultural Diversity

chapter |19 pages

Religion, Spirituality, and the Family

chapter |5 pages

Diversity in Practice