家族療法の面接場面におけるサブセラピストの機能に関する一考察

抄録

　　The purpose of this study was to discuss the function of a sub-therapist in family therapy based on a case in which parents repaired their relationship with their daughter who was in prison. Psychological sessions with the clients were conducted by a female lead therapist and a male sub-therapist. This case suggested three key points regarding the function of a sub-therapist. First, the sub-therapist provided alternative points of view during sessions and he facilitated deconstruction, which led to new developments. Second, the structure of sessions attended by the sub-therapist induced the clients to change their behavior and it caused a change in the parent's relationship. Third, non-verbal behaviors by the sub-therapist affected the psychological process. Therefore, inclusion of a sub-therapist in psychological sessions facilitated family therapy by giving clients more effective support.