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Mid-phase treatment with mothers in incest families

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This paper discusses crucial issues for the mother in the incest family during the middle phase of treatment. A conceptual framework useful in prioritizing these treatment issues is described briefly and the author discusses the manner in which this theoretical model can be used. Group psychotherapy is emphasized as an important treatment modality and an excerpt from the 24th session of a mothers' group is presented to illustrate how the key theoretical concepts manifest themselves in practice.

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  1. Child Abuse and Neglect Training Center, Fordham University, 10591, Tarrytown, N.Y.

    Virginia C. Strand D.S.W.

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Strand, V.C. Mid-phase treatment with mothers in incest families. Clin Soc Work J 19, 377–389 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00757440

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