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Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue (Guilford Family Therapy)by Edwin H. Friedman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This groundbreaking volume applies the concepts of systemic family therapy to the emotional life of congregations and their leaders. Challenging many of the conventions of pastoral counseling, Edwin H. Friedman shows how family theory points to a less stressful approach to the full range of the clergy's responsibilities. He also illuminates how congregational dynamics can be a useful model for the study of any family enmeshed in larger systems, and how such systems can themselves be viewed as "families." Friedman compares the emotional processes at work within individual families to those in church and synagogue, suggesting that clergy can often do more to help families by the way they lead their congregations than they can through specific counseling interventions. Specific topics examined in depth include leadership through self-differentiation, managing separations in families and in congregations, and the influence of previous generations upon life cycle events. The power of the family model is clearly demonstrated in numerous examples drawn from Friedman's own extensive experience as a rabbi and practicing family therapist and from many other rabbis, priests, nuns, and ministers with whom he worked. Both clergy and lay leaders will find that this book directly addresses the dilemmas and crises they encounter daily, while family therapists and other helping professionals may wish to recommend it to students and clients as a lucid introduction to family processes. Synopsis:Gain new and valuable insights into your church family through this presentation of family systems theory. Discover possibilities for increased congregational health and diminished stress. Synopsis:Challenging many of the conventions of pastoral counseling, Edwin H.Friedman shows how family theory points to a less stressful approach to the full range of the clergy's responsibilities. About the AuthorEdwin H. Friedman (1932-/1996), a family therapist and ordained rabbi, was born in New York City and worked for more than 35 years in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Well known in the fields of mental health and pastoral education, Dr. Friedman brought his unique blend of systems thinking, motivational style, and common sense to his highly regarded work as a consultant and leadership trainer to diverse professional and government organizations. His acclaimed publications include Generation to Generation, Friedman's Fables, and the video program Reinventing Leadership. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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