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Expanding the Toolbox: Using Goal-Oriented Techniques
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ABSTRACT
Before describing empowering techniques, it is important to clarify the term. The linguistic definition of the term empowering is to give power or authority. This definition implies the hierarchical relationship between the therapist and the family. It often puts the therapist in a position of "knowing" what is good for the family and how it should function. Looking at the history of interventions with
poor and disorganized families, we can find many cases that assume this kind of attitude, beginning with the "friendly visitors" (Bruno, 1948) and continuing in projects that are being implemented even today (Aram).