Re-editing family mythology during family therapy |
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Authors: | John Byng-Hall |
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Affiliation: | The Tavistock Clinic, 120 Belsize Lane, London NW3 5BA and Camden Assessment Centre. |
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Abstract: | Family mythology includes false or edited beliefs about the present which may be coupled with family legends which support those beliefs. Families are particularly likely to use their histories dys-functionally if they either see the present as an exact replication of the past or, in contrast, deny that the past has any relevance whatever. Re-editing myths involves enabling families to alter their relationships and their self perceptions. This allows a fresh exploration of the past; a process which can support and encourage further change. Case material is used to illustrate this. |
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