The author presents the elements of a postmodern perspective which are present in contemporary psychotherapy. Moreover he indicates the usefulness of some therapeutic techniques, mirroring the post-modern tendencies. The representative of postmodernism social constructionism perspective and its usefulness in family therapy will be described. The good sides and the dangers of applying postmondernism in psychotherapy will be discussed.
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Columbia Univ, Mailman Sch Publ Hlth, Vagelos Coll Phys & Surg, New York, NY 10027 USA
New York State Psychiat Inst & Hosp, Div Translat Epidemiol & Mental Hlth Equ, New York, NY 10027 USAColumbia Univ, Mailman Sch Publ Hlth, Vagelos Coll Phys & Surg, New York, NY 10027 USA