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Keller, James F.; Elliott, Stephen S. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1980
Analysis shows a significant decrease in parent's self-sufficiency index, indicating increased group dependence. Results suggest that family therapists may unwittingly foster group dependence and losses in confidence for parents receiving such family guidance. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Family Counseling, Group Counseling
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Sampel, David D.; Seymour, Warren R. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1980
Minimal differences were found in the amount, and direction, of changes. Differences in dissolution rates were found, as expected, but court-ordered counseling did appear to have a positive effect with some couples. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Counseling Effectiveness, Court Litigation, Divorce
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Levenson, James; Berry, Sandra L. – Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, 1983
Reports a case of multiple personality in which therapy was directed at the marital couple, rather than focusing on the multiple personality. The functions of the symptom in the areas of impulse discharge, superego operation, boundaries of closeness-distance, and self-object representations for the couple and family are discussed. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Counseling Techniques, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Relationship