Traditional therapy often isolates the "identified patient"—the child acting out or the spouse withdrawing. Marilyn Masters flips this script. Her "Crazy Idea" posits that family dysfunction is actually a creative, albeit painful, way for a family to maintain balance.
Masters doesn't just stick to the couch; she advocates for therapeutic activities that bring the "Crazy Idea" to life: FamilyTherapy Marilyn Masters A Crazy Idea BigB...
Addressing intergenerational psychopathology and past traumas. FamilyTherapy Marilyn Masters A Crazy Idea BigB...
Using board games that require teamwork rather than competition to build communication muscles. FamilyTherapy Marilyn Masters A Crazy Idea BigB...
Moving beyond the "Assessment Stage" into an Active Treatment Stage where families practice radical honesty.
Moving from co-existence to genuine partnership.