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Kerr, Kathleen B. – 1978
When applied to older persons, basic concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory, the most well developed theory emerging from the family movement in psychiatry, focus on the family systems of older people rather than on the problems of the aged. This Bowen focus on the value of intergenerational contact and continuity leads naturally to seeing the…
Descriptors: Age, Extended Family, Family Relationship, Family Structure
Olsen, David C. – 1987
The rapid increase in literature and modalities of family therapy has made it difficult for counselors working with families to find an integrative approach to assessment and treatment planning. As a result, many counselors move from one paradigm to another without attempting to integrate approaches. This paper attempts to integrate five paradigms…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Developmental Stages, Evaluation Methods, Existentialism
