Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-107) and index.
Contents
The contributions of Charles J. Gelso, Ph. D. -- The contributions of W. W. Meissner, SJ, M.D. -- Reviews of historical papers in family psychotherapy -- Bowen's NIMH family study projet and the origins of family psychotherapy -- The family-as-a-unit concept and the therapeutic relationship -- The tripartite model of the therapeutic relationship and family systems theory -- The distinctive features of family psychotherapy and coaching in Bowen family systems theory.