Graduate Research Papers
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Abstract
Several problems are evident when examining the use of paradox in family therapy. Experts in the field vary on the definition of paradox; how to label and categorize paradox; when to use or not use paradox; and the very nature of paradox as a therapy ingredient. Many experts express the opinion that paradox is part of the essence of life and relationships, particularly the therapist/client relationship. In this paper it will be assumed the reader has a knowledge of family· therapy and a frame of reference or theory base from which they operate. How paradox can be defined; the nature of therapy as a paradoxical situation; and "types" of paradox will be explored . Case examples will be used to exemplify pertinent points. It will help to first look at the complexity of defining paradox before discussing how paradox can be categorized.
Year of Submission
1986
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Educational Administration and Counseling
First Advisor
Robert T. Lembke
Date Original
1986
Object Description
1 PDF file (19 leaves)
Copyright
©1986 Katherine L. Fluke
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Fluke, Katherine L., "Paradox as a family ingredient" (1986). Graduate Research Papers. 2365.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/2365
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