Marriage by arrangement: a metaphor for one particular use of network therapy

J Adolesc. 1989 Sep;12(3):279-94. doi: 10.1016/0140-1971(89)90078-x.

Abstract

This paper uses the metaphor of the wedding in an arranged marriage to describe the process of using a network meeting to overcome resistance and engage a hostile adolescent and her family in a residential treatment programme. A review of the literature is followed by a description of the clinical case. Finally, practical and theoretical issues are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child Behavior Disorders / psychology
  • Child Behavior Disorders / therapy*
  • Commitment of Persons with Psychiatric Disorders / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Family Therapy / trends*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Patient Compliance
  • Personality Development*
  • Professional-Family Relations*
  • Referral and Consultation / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Social Environment*
  • Social Support*