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CONSIDERING JUSTICE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF FAMILY THERAPY WITH ADOLESCENTS
Author(s) -
Bowling Stephanie Weiland,
Kearney Lisa K.,
Lumadue Christine A.,
Germain Noelle R. St.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of marital and family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.868
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1752-0606
pISSN - 0194-472X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2002.tb00358.x
Subject(s) - scapegoating , oppression , family therapy , psychotherapist , psychology , economic justice , exploratory research , medicine , sociology , political science , social science , politics , law
Feminist approaches to therapy with adolescents emphasize an empowering focus on the strengths of adolescents while simultaneously insisting that therapists become aware of their own biases toward today's adolescents. However, a review of the family therapy literature finds little mention of feminist approaches for addressing injustices (e.g., family scapegoating, negative societal views of adolescents, and gender oppression) that arise in family therapy with adolescents. Therefore, this study explores clinical approaches and resources suggested by a surveyed group of self‐identified feminist family therapists. In addition, we also recommend several approaches and resources that will aid family therapists in creating a more just climate for family therapy with youth.