Cloe Madanes highlights the value of prioritizing relationships over individual pathology in family therapy. She critiques the influence of Big Pharma and managed care, warning against overmedication and noting that antidepressants show only a 10% improvement over placebos. Case examples include a suicidal man who regained joy and a young woman with epilepsy who improved through family therapy. Dr. Thomas Szasz adds a libertarian perspective, arguing that mental illness can become a self-fulfilling prophecy shaped by economic and political forces.
Moderated by Bernhard Trenkle, Dipl. Psych.
Focuses on a family therapy approach that addresses violence and injustice through real-life interactions and systemic involvement. Emphasizes a 15-step method for healing spiritual pain, with a high success rate in treating juvenile sex offenders. Highlights the importance of engaging the whole family, including elders, to create lasting change and accountability. Introduction by Christine Padesky. William Glasser participates in conversation.
