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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > human development > adult development > marriage and family therapy
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marriage and family therapy  

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  • Marriage and Family Therapy, also known as couples and Family Therapy, is a specialty field of PsychoTherapy that works to achieve a diverse range of therapeutic goals involving individuals, couples, groups, and families. This branch of Therapy focuses on intimate and Family relationship dysfunction, emphasizing and promoting healthy dynamics, frequently from a systems perspective. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Services and Diversity; Marriage and Family Therapy]

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