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Feminism and family therapy—a possible meeting point
Author(s) -
Pilalis Jennie,
Anderton Joy
Publication year - 1986
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..1986.00708.x
Subject(s) - feminism , family therapy , psychotherapist , style (visual arts) , gender studies , clinical practice , psychology , sociology , medicine , nursing , history , archaeology
This paper centres on the question ‘Is it possible to be a feminist and to practise family therapy?’ We explore the essence of feminism and family therapy and conclude that a style of feminist family therapy is possible. Feminist family therapy has a particular theoretical base and is characterized by a particular combination of practice principles. It also raises general issues for the training and practice of all family therapists.