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extended-family therapy

group therapy involving not only the nuclear family but also other family members, such as aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins.

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February 16th 2025

biographical method

biographical method

the systematic use of personal histories—gathered through such means as interviews, focus groups, observations, and individual reflections and other narratives—in psychological research and analysis. This method emphasizes the placement of the individual within the context of social connections, historical events, and life experiences.