A number of writers in the field of family counseling and therapy have begun to emphasize the positive resources offamilies, moving away from the unfortunate trend toward pathologizing family life. This review summarizes the work of several of these writers and suggests that a focus on client strengths and competencies is especially importantfor therapists working with highly stressedfamilies and communities.
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