Therapeutic Relationships: The Tripartite Model: Development and Applications to Family Systems Theory

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In this text, Butler takes an in-depth look at the development of family systems theory and how the work of Bowen, Gelso, and Meissner has shaped family psychotherapy. Family systems theory considers the family as an emotional unit in the therapeutic process and examines the therapeutic relationship in terms of its three primary components: the alliance, transference/countertransference, and the real relationshipbetter known as the tripartite model. Butler explores how the aspects Bowen family systems theory can provide effective methods for counseling families, couples, and individuals.

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By utilizing the technique of summative/evaluative reviews of seminal articles, the author covers a large amount of historical information in a short space. [T]he book provides a good basic starting point for a more in-depth study of two very difficult fields of study. * PsycCRITIQUES *
An important contribution to the literature on the therapeutic relationship and of value to all students of psychotherapy. -- Daniel V. Papero, PhD, the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family

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Jack Butler, PhD, maintains a private practice at Rose Street Mental Health Care in Wichita Falls, TX. He is a licensed clinical social worker, a marriage and family therapist, and a AAMFT clinical member and approved supervisor. He retired as a Colonel from the United States Air Force in 1999. He was the Associate Chief of Clinical Social Work for the Air Force Surgeon General while at Andrews AFB, Maryland. Butler trained at the Georgetown Family Center (now the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family) for five years. He is the recipient of Caskie Research Award from the Bowen Center in 2010 for his work on the Bowen Archives at the NIMH.