Family Healing: Strategies for Hope and Understanding

by Salvador Minuchin

A Simon & Schuster eBook

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Relationships, Parenting, Counselling

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Kristin Kopple · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful series of family therapy case studies with Minuchin’s own personal and professional background to illustrate his remarkable therapeutic style.

[Pamela H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este libro me gustó, es útil porque a partir de la historia de Minuchin, va armando una cronología sobre su formación y sobre las estrategias para intervenir con diferentes casos. La narrativa es genial, tenía la sensación que el autor me contaba la historia dentro de la historia. Te invita a continuar con otros libros de este autor para aprender el enfoque sistémico.

[Carlene Alexander · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have very mixed feelings about this book. It is extremely readable, I liked hearing about his own history and the examples helped me understand family systems theory. However, the physical descriptions of clients were irritatingly superfluous and by the last case study I saw an increasing amount of victim-blaming and taking the husband’s side.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honest and insightful case studies of Minuchin's unique and intuitive approach. Has definitely widened my perspective on the interpersonal relationships within family dynamics. Thoroughly enjoyed it & would recommend to anyone in the profession.

[Stefania Montagna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made me rethink family relationships and dynamics. It's compelling and moving, and also offers a very thorough walk-through of how family therapy emerged.

[Clive Hazell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb

Minuchin spells out the complexity of the family as a system in a lively close-at-hand way while never losing sight of the underlying theory.

[Wouter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Geweldig boek. Lekker geschreven en vol inzichten over familie en systemen.

[Fatima · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read bc of Ester Perel's book recs, felt it was more suited for problems in later life. Wholesome author though.

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating way of deconstructing family dynamics in a geometric fashion, recommended by Ester Perel!

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nine family therapy case studies from Salvador Minuchin's practice. Minuchin has a way of conceptualizing families that is fascinating and sometimes baffling.

[Kimberly Winters · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great therapeutic strategy for helping families.