Pardox and Counterpoint: A New Model in the Therapy of the Family in Schizophrenic Transaction

Palazzoli, Mara Selvini; Cecchin, Gianfranco; Prato, Giuliana; Boscolo, Luigi

ISBN 10: 0876683375 / ISBN 13: 9780876683378

Published by Aronson, NY, 1980

About this Item

Hardcover. Published NY: Aronson 1980. Third printing. Some pencil notations in text. Very good plus.

Seller Inventory # 001370

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pardox and Counterpoint: A New Model in the Therapy of the Family in Schizophrenic Transaction
• Publisher: Aronson, NY
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876683375
• ISBN 13: 9780876683378
• Binding: Hard
• Condition: Very Good Plus
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology

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Synopsis

A series of explanations and discussions about the evolution of new techniques involved in treating families with siblings showing psychotic or schizophrenic behaviour. The text works on the premise that family therapy is a more effective form of treatment than hospitalization.

About the Author

Gianfranco Cecchin (August 22 1932 - February 2 2004) was an Italian psychiatrist and psychotherapist, and founder - along with Mara Palazzoli, Luigi Boscolo and Giuliana Prata - of the movement of systemic family therapy known today as the "Milan Approach."