Complementarity and Symmetry in Family Therapy Communication.

Heatherington, Laurie; Friedlander, Myrna L.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Complementarity and Symmetry in Family Therapy Communication.

Heatherington, Laurie; Friedlander, Myrna L.

Journal of Counseling Psychology, v37 n3 p261-68 Jul 1990

Examined relational control communication patterns in systemic family therapy sessions. Results from 29 families showed significantly more complementarity than symmetry. Neither complementarity nor symmetry was predictive of family members' perceptions of the therapeutic alliance as measured by Couple and Family Therapy Alliance Scales. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Communication Skills, Counselor Client Relationship, Family Counseling, Symmetry

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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