Abstract
The starting point for this paper is that family therapy lacks a theoretical frame of reference of its own; thus a stepwise search for such a frame of reference is described. First, social systems are defined as communication systems. Second, it is shown in what way a family can be seen as a social system. With the help of the theory of social systems of the sociologist Luhmann, a theoretical frame of reference for systems therapy is drafted. Finally, we hint at the implications such a theoretical framework could have for clinical practice.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 195-216 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Journal of Family Therapy |
Volume | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1999 |