A Multi-level, Multi-focal, Multi-voiced Journey: Not Without Family Therapy—Not with Family Therapy Alone

Abstract

In this chapter the author shares a narrative of her scientific journey from its origins to its today's originality. Theoretical concepts developed at the Athenian Institute of Anthropos such as the 'Multi-level, Multi-focal Model of Intervention', 'Subjective Culture' and 'Cultural Chronos and the Multiplicity of Inner Voices' are presented. Methods of application that include 'Systemic Group Therapy' and Experiential Training in Family Dynamics/Therapy are described showing how the integration of other modalities into family therapy models can optimize our systemic practice. Waved throughout the chapter are more personal experiences that illustrate the author's development. In closure, the author shares aspects of her current clinical practice where she has incorporated Attachment Theory in systemic therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy in working with couples and families. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)