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Publication Date: 2002-Apr
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Considering Justice: An Exploratory Study of Family Therapy with Adolescents
Bowling, Stephanie Weiland; Kearney, Lisa K.; Lumadue, Christine A.; St. Germain, Noelle R.
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, v28 n2 p213-223 Apr 2002
Feminist approaches to therapy with adolescents emphasize an empowering focus on the strengths of adolescents while simultaneously insisting that therapists become aware of their own biases toward today's adolescents. However, a review of the family therapy literature finds little mention of feminist approaches for addressing injustices (e.g., family scapegoating, negative societal views of adolescents, and gender oppression) that arise in family therapy with adolescents. Therefore, this study explores clinical approaches and resources suggested by a surveyed group of self-identified feminist family therapists. In addition, we also recommend several approaches and resources that will aid family therapists in creating a more just climate for family therapy with youth.
Descriptors: Feminism, Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Family Counseling, Therapy, Counselor Client Relationship, Gender Bias, Counseling Techniques, Surveys, Counselor Attitudes
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