Deception in Family Therapy: Recognition,Implications, and Intervention |
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| Authors: | Janna North Carly Shadid Katherine M Hertlein |
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| Affiliation: | 1. University of Nevada, Las Vegas;2. Aid for AIDS of Nevada, Las Vegas |
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| Abstract: | Deception, in its many forms, is present in families and relationships across the globe. The impact of the presence and discovery of family secrets or deceptive acts on the individual, the family unit, and the therapeutic process, particularly in the field of marriage and family therapy, has not been thoroughly studied or discussed. Further, deceptive acts during the therapeutic process may have implications for effective treatment planning. This article defines the various forms of deception and its systemic effects on relationships and on the therapeutic process. Possible interventions to address deception in a family therapeutic setting are proposed. |
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| Keywords: | deception therapeutic process myths secrets lies betrayal |
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