On the Witness Stand: The Family Therapist and Expert Testimony.

Meyerstein, Israela; Todd, James C.

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Publication Date: 1980

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On the Witness Stand: The Family Therapist and Expert Testimony.

Meyerstein, Israela; Todd, James C.

American Journal of Family Therapy, v8 n4 p43-51 Win 1980

If the family therapist can transfer to the court context the art of influencing interpersonal situations, the effectiveness of his/her testimony will be enhanced. Describes predictable legal behaviors and suggests to the family therapist strategic responses to improve skills as an expert witness. (Author)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication Skills, Counselor Characteristics, Counselor Role, Court Litigation, Family (Sociological Unit), Professional Recognition, State of the Art Reviews, Therapists

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - General

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