Madanes presents strategies for handling serious issues like suicide, violence, and psychosis using Ericksonian techniques. Through case examples, she demonstrates how truth, family involvement, and cultural or personal values can drive change while emphasizing accountability, creative interventions, and the power of strategic use of influence.
This conversation explores the ethical tensions between therapy and social control, including court-ordered treatment, involuntary clients, and state-funded care. Panelists reflect on the therapist’s role in promoting autonomy while navigating systemic constraints. Topics include advocacy, community-based models, and the balance between support and coercion in institutional contexts.
Moderated by Stephen Gilligan, PhD.
