Amber begins by highlighting the significant changes that have taken place in family structures over the years. "The traditional nuclear family is no longer the only norm. Blended families, single-parent households, and LGBTQ+ families are now more widely accepted and recognized." This shift has led to a greater need for adaptable and inclusive therapeutic approaches that cater to diverse family arrangements.
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Effective family therapy depends heavily on the therapist’s ability to remain a non‑anxious presence in what is often a highly anxious system. Addis views her role as that of a “curious collaborator”—she constantly asks circular questions that gently interrupt the family’s usual patterns, helping each member reflect on how they contribute to and are affected by the family’s dynamics. She also attends carefully to resistance, recognizing that it often arises from within the family’s own history and that blaming the clients for being “difficult” is rarely helpful. Amber begins by highlighting the significant changes that
Family therapy is rarely easy. It requires vulnerability, Addis views her role as that of a