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Transgeneration Therapy
The theory behind transgeneration therapy is that by observing the interactions between family members across multiple generations this
will give the therapist a better idea of the family’s core issues and strengths or weaknesses. This technique takes a broader look at the
family set-up over several generations, which allows the therapist to examine past and present interactions that may cast light upon and
help resolve current issues. Therapists’ also believe that the transgeneration therapy technique is a valuable additional tool in many other
therapy approaches as it can also perhaps identify and avoid any potential future conflicts. One of the techniques applied by therapists
using transgeneration is called the genogram. This is an enhanced family tree with all sorts of added relationship relevant information
and this provides the therapist with a lot of background family information. Often with this level of family background the therapist can
get a good idea of how the family works and its underlying relationships.