Family Ties That Bind: A Self-Help Guide to Change Through Family of Origin Therapy (Self-Counsel psychology series)

Richardson Author Of 'Family Ties Th, Ronald W.

ISBN 10: 0889086559 / ISBN 13: 9780889086555

Published by Self-Counsel Press, Inc., 1984

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Family Ties That Bind: A Self-Help Guide to Change Through Family of Origin Therapy (Self-Counsel psychology series)
• Publisher: Self-Counsel Press, Inc.
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0889086559
• ISBN 13: 9780889086555
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very good

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Synopsis

Most people?s lives are complicated by family relationships. Birth order, our parents? relationship, and the ?rules? we were brought up with can affect our self-esteem and relationships with spouses, children, and other family members. Family of Origin therapy and techniques can help you create better relationships. This easy-to-read, practical book explains how families function and what you can do to change the way you act in your family and with other people. Exercises show how to apply the principles to your own situation and develop a more positive approach to all aspects of your life. Step-by-step exercises show how to make contact with ?lost? family members, how to interview relatives to develop a clearer picture of how each member fits into the family tree, and how to find different and better ways of dealing with family relationships. Professionals will also find this book a useful companion to their therapy sessions with clients.

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Most people's lives are complicated by family relationships. Birth order, our parents' relationship, and the rules we were brought up with can affect our self-esteem and relationships with spouses, children, and other family members. Family of Origin therapy and techniques can help you create better relationships.