Reflections on Marriage and Family Therapy Emergent from International Dialogues in China
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2011
Abstract
Family is a central construct in Chinese life. Although central, it is also a changing construct as China becomes an increasingly international nation. This article discusses the Chinese family system in context, the challenges to existing constructs, and issues of cultural competence in the midst of change. Using diverse constructs such as pastoral care, existential ethics, and systemic approaches, it is possible to develop means of approaching family life in China both therapeutically and in a way that respects the freedom and dignity of a people in flux. © 2011 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Recommended Citation
Dias, Jason; Chan, Albert; Ungvarsky, James; Oraker, James; and Cleare-Hoffman, Heatherlyn P., "Reflections on Marriage and Family Therapy Emergent from International Dialogues in China" (2011). Regis University Faculty Publications (comprehensive list). 823.
https://epublications.regis.edu/facultypubs/823