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family psychotherapy: triangulation


Triangulation refers to the expansion of conflict-ridden, dyadic relationship in order to include a third person (child, therapist, etc), which results either in a "covering-up" or a "defusing" of the content.*

Also: perverse triangle

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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.



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