family psychotherapy: inner objects
Within the framework of psychoanalytic theory, objects are defined essentially by their functions; they permit a conceptual understanding of relationships or interchanges between intrapsychic and transactional processes. Thus, family and systemic processes can also be described with this concept.*
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*Extracted with permission from Simon, Fritz et al Language of Family Therapy - A Systemic Vocabulary and Source Book (Family Process Press Series) Paperback 1985 Family Process, Inc.