Abstract
This chapter tries to extract and assimilate the strengths of different schools of family therapy and ideology so as to create a new approach, namely, the Octopus Approach to Family Therapy. Each letter of the term "Octopus" represents a particular blend of knowledge for family therapy. Seven main areas for constructing the Octopus Approach are: O stands for ongoing that family therapy is a never ending and life-long process. C stands for the Calgary Family Intervention Model (CFIM) which is a comprehensive intervention model and initiates three areas (cognitive, affective and behavioral) of changes. T stands for therapeutic goals. O stands for offering support during the counseling process. P stands for Primary Health Care. U stands for understanding and unfolding clients' story. S stands for the Satir Model.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Health Issues in Chinese Contexts |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
| Pages | 83-100 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Volume | 5 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536112238 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781608767236 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences
- General Medicine