Systems-Centered Training: An Illustrated Guide for Applying a Theory of Living Human Systems

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This illustrated book shows how "thinking" systems offer new ways of seeing people which can help us see and do things differently. The authors describe how a theory of living human systems was developed and even recently revised. This major revision led to a theory of the person-as-a-system and its role-systems map that helps us see which system in us and in others is running the show.

The authors illustrate how life force energy fuels the hierarchy of living human systems and how theory and practice with role-systems can be useful in everyday life. They begin with describing how they have used the new illustrations as a map to locate the contexts of our roles. Using this map has also enabled the authors to identify the role-systems and explore the territory of ourselves and our groups in new ways that deepened our understanding of roles and role locks.

This book illustrates systems-centered therapy and training (SCT) theory by offering a practical theory to guide group psychotherapists, leaders and consultants in working with group dynamics.

About the author

Yvonne M. Agazarian, Ed.D., developed a theory of living human systems and its systems-centered therapy and training. She loved theorizing and has authored six books and many articles in SCT.

Susan P. Gantt, Ph.D., taught group psychotherapy for Emory University School of Medicine, chairs the Systems-Centered Training and Research Institute (SCTRI) and leads ongoing SCT training groups in Atlanta, San Francisco and the Netherlands. She has published widely in SCT.

Frances B. Carter, MSW, is a founding member of SCTRI, co-directs the SCTRI Training and Resource Center, leads SCT training in the US and Europe. She brings her early background as an artist to all her work.

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