Approaches to family therapy and counseling are influenced not only by client needs and presenting complaints but also by the clinician’s theoretical orientation and personal experiences. This article explores the reciprocal influence that takes place between family therapists, their families of origin, and the families they treat. The relative influence of these dimensions are explored from a systems theoretical perspective.
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