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Practitioners in Hong Kong have shown an increasing interest in various family therapy approaches since the 1980s. This paper offers a critique of the major concepts and techniques of the Satir model applied to families in Hong Kong. Cultural considerations are examined in relation to the family structure and hierarchy, the Chinese “self” and “self-esteem”, communication patterns, and family rules. Implications for the application of the Satir model of family therapy in Hong Kong are discussed.
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Chang, P. The application of the satir model of family therapy to the families in Hong Kong: A personal reflection. Contemp Fam Ther 18, 489–505 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02195712
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