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A family systems approach to conciliation in separation and divorce
Author(s) -
Robinson Margaret,
Parkinson Lisa
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1467-6427
pISSN - 0163-4445
DOI - 10.1046/j..1985.00694.x
Subject(s) - conciliation , context (archaeology) , child custody , relation (database) , intervention (counseling) , psychology , family law , process (computing) , social psychology , developmental psychology , political science , law , criminology , mediation , computer science , data mining , geography , archaeology , psychiatry , operating system
This paper argues for a family systems approach to families who are in conflict during the process of divorce, particularly in relation to custody and access for their children. The concept of ‘conciliation’ as a brief method of intervention is both defined and discussed and principles and skills are identified. The influence of the context within which conciliation is practised and in particular, the power which the conciliator holds, or is perceived by the family to hold, is also discussed. These ideas are illustrated by case examples.