Transgenerational and Structural Family Therapy, an Analysis of Both Schools
Miguel Angel Ruiz
Biscayne College, St. Thomas University,
Miami Gardens, Florida
Author Note
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Miguel Angel Ruiz,
3900 NW 79 Ave, Suite 731, Doral, Florida 33166.
E-mail: maruiz22@bellsouth.net
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Running Head: BOWEN AND MINUCHIN, AN ANALYSIS OF BOTH SCHOOLS
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Abstract
Understanding how a family works and interacts is the key objective of a therapist. In this paper the transgenerational model and the structural family therapy model are presented as the two more appropriate and effective models according to the personality …show more content…
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Running Head: BOWEN AND MINUCHIN, AN ANALYSIS OF BOTH