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Archival Collection of Talks on Various Bahá'í Subjects

Applications of Positive Psychotherapy for Marriage and Family Therapy

1981

Dr. Pesechkian is assisted by his wife and son in this presentation.

A unique tool he employs in his work is the use of traditional oriental wisdom stories that allow the patient to see his problem objectively. He also uses religion as it provides behavioral norms that govern interpersonal relationships. Finally, he illustrates a five-stage strategy for treatment using positive psychotherapy.