The Intimacy Paradox
Personal Authority in the Family System
Will be published approx. on 26. September 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
305 pages
978-1-57230-815-2 (ISBN)
Description
Although most people physically leave home by their early 20s, emotional separation from one's family is a more difficult process that can continue for a lifetime. Now available in paper for the first time, this acclaimed book addresses the struggle of adults to establish autonomy without sacrificing family connections. Donald S. Williamson presents personal authority therapy, an approach designed to simultaneously foster individual development and family-of-origin intimacy. Therapists are taken step by step through conducting individual, couple, and small group sessions that culminate in several sessions with each client and his or her parents. Writing with sensitivity and humor, the author demonstrates effective ways to help adult children construct new personal and family narratives, resolve intergenerational intimidation, and enjoy healthier, more equal relationships with parents and significant others.
Reviews / Votes
'This fascinating and provocative book reflects a wide and deep understanding of systems ideas. Williamson asks the question: 'How does one leave home emotionally and yet remain lovingly connected with one's family of origin?'...His is a thought-provoking and controversial view...full of humor and clinical nuggets as well as profound ideas. - Monica McGoldrick, LCSW, PhD (h.c.)'Any person who has ever seen or heard Don Williamson speak knows he is a master at melding his personal life with his theoretical and therapeutic work. In - The Intimacy Paradox, Williamson has succeeded in writing what he does so well in his presentations. This book is the authoritative work on the concept of personal authority in the family system.'
'An interesting, theoretically sophisticated, and useful guide.' - AFTA Newsletter
'Williamson is utterly persuasive when making the case that achieving wholeness of the self cannot be best built on separation of that self from the parents of origin ... He makes his points in a context of respect for the client, the client's spouse, and the client's parents albeit a context that is open to play and humor and not taking itself too seriously. Williamson not too seriously does very serious work.' - Contemporary Psychology
More details
Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
General, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
445 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57230-815-2 (9781572308152)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Donald S. Williamson, Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine
Content
I. Personal Authority Theory
1. Personal Authority in the Family System: An Overview
2. Background Theoretical Assumptions
3. Personal Authority: The Construct in Theoretical Context
II. Personal Authority Method: The Play's the Thing
4. Setting the Scene: Playful Interventions as a Method of Therapy
5. Auditioning and Casting: Background Preparations for the Conversations with Parents
6. Black Out Sketches: The Group at Play
7. The Rehearsal: Preparing the Client for Political Renegotiations with Parents
8. Scheduling the Performance and Contract Negotiating with the Players
9. Writing the Script: The In-Office Agenda for the Primary Triangle/m-/
Part 1. The Parents Speak
10. Writing the Script: The In-Office Agenda for the Primary Triangle/m-/
Part 2. The Client Responds and the Consultant Reflects
11. Performing Outdoors: New Life at the Graveyard/m-/Renegotiation with a Deceased Former Parent
12. Production Problems: Limitations to the Method
III. Personal Authority Contextual Issues
13. Personal Authority: The Personal Story
14. Personal and Professional Authority in Professional Life
15. Personal Authority, Professional Authority, and Physical Health
16. Personal Authority and Gender Differences: Typecasting, Linda M. Walsh
17. Beyond Personal Authority
IV. Personal Authority Research
18. The Personal Authority in the Family System Questionnaire: Assessment of Intergenerational Family Relationships, James H. Bray
1. Personal Authority in the Family System: An Overview
2. Background Theoretical Assumptions
3. Personal Authority: The Construct in Theoretical Context
II. Personal Authority Method: The Play's the Thing
4. Setting the Scene: Playful Interventions as a Method of Therapy
5. Auditioning and Casting: Background Preparations for the Conversations with Parents
6. Black Out Sketches: The Group at Play
7. The Rehearsal: Preparing the Client for Political Renegotiations with Parents
8. Scheduling the Performance and Contract Negotiating with the Players
9. Writing the Script: The In-Office Agenda for the Primary Triangle/m-/
Part 1. The Parents Speak
10. Writing the Script: The In-Office Agenda for the Primary Triangle/m-/
Part 2. The Client Responds and the Consultant Reflects
11. Performing Outdoors: New Life at the Graveyard/m-/Renegotiation with a Deceased Former Parent
12. Production Problems: Limitations to the Method
III. Personal Authority Contextual Issues
13. Personal Authority: The Personal Story
14. Personal and Professional Authority in Professional Life
15. Personal Authority, Professional Authority, and Physical Health
16. Personal Authority and Gender Differences: Typecasting, Linda M. Walsh
17. Beyond Personal Authority
IV. Personal Authority Research
18. The Personal Authority in the Family System Questionnaire: Assessment of Intergenerational Family Relationships, James H. Bray