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This paper argues the need for an increased emphasis on the therapeutic relationship in family therapy. The ways in which the field of family therapy has eschewed the importance of the therapeutic relationship are discussed. Therapeutic alliance research from the field of individual psychotherapy and research on the importance of relationship factors to family therapy are reviewed. Suggestions for family therapy theory, practice, and research are presented.
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An earlier version of this article was presented at the 1992 Western Canadian Conference on Family Practice.
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Coady, N.F. Rationale and directions for an increased emphasis on the therapeutic relationship in family therapy. Contemp Fam Ther 14, 467–479 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00892195
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