Emphasizes the role of transparency in therapy, encouraging therapists to clearly explain their actions and intentions. Case examples highlight the impact of truth-telling, family rituals, and confronting hidden dynamics, including abuse, misdiagnosis, and ethical breaches. Reinforces the idea that honesty—shared even when clients are aware of the strategy—can lead to meaningful insight, accountability, and healing.
Strategies for addressing domestic violence through an interactional lens with emphasis on empathy, clear directives, and structured interventions like separation, rituals, and family involvement. Madanes discusses recent legal changes re-allowing couples therapy in these cases and stresses the role of universal human needs in conflict. Also outlines efforts to broaden access to therapy through multimedia collaborations.
