1. Resistance
2. Initial Resistances
3. Contract-Related Resistances
4. Challenges to the Therapist's Competence
5. Common Resistances in Ongoing Treatment
6. Resistances Produced by Helping Systems
Carol M. Anderson is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the
University of Pittsburgh.
Susan Stewart is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the
University of Pittsburgh.
Mastering Resistance is an outstanding guide for trainees in the
field of family therapy, and family therapy teachers should be
delighted to have this book to assign to their students. Without
oversimplifying the complexities of family therapy, it offers in a
very clear format a way for beginners to grasp and keep in
perspective the basics about avoiding becoming entangled in useless
struggles with their clinical families. The writing style is clear,
humorous where appropriate, and full of examples of the typical
problems families present, along with suggested rules of thumb to
consider in dealing with the everyday difficulties of clinical
practice. By recognizing resistance and its functions in families,
therapists can learn to respond positively and effectively.--Monica
McGoldrick, LCSW, PhD (h.c.)
Written with enlightenment, knowledge, and wisdom on a subject that
is dear to the heart of every therapist. Its appeal is universal,
since resistance, regardless of the name given it, is a central and
continuing issue in all the healing arts.--Peggy Papp, MSW
- I am always looking for good reading for trainees, and Mastering
Resistance is just that. --Family Process, 2/11/1983
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