Reflections on marriage and family therapy emergent from international dialogues in China
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Humanistic Psychologist
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Volume
39
Issue
3
First Page
268
Last Page
275
Abstract
Family is a central construct in Chinese life. Although central, it is also a changing construct as China becomes an increasingly international nation. This article discusses the Chinese family system in context, the challenges to existing constructs, and issues of cultural competence in the midst of change. Using diverse constructs such as pastoral care, existential ethics, and systemic approaches, it is possible to develop means of approaching family life in China both therapeutically and in a way that respects the freedom and dignity of a people in flux.
DOI
10.1080/08873267.2011.592434
Print ISSN
08873267
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Full-text Version
Publisher’s Version
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Dias, J., Chan, A., Ungvarsky, J., Oraker, J., & Cleare-Hoffman, H. P. (2011). Reflections on marriage and family therapy emergent from international dialogues in China. Humanistic Psychologist, 39(3), 268-275. doi:10.1080/08873267.2011.592434