The Work of Mara Selvini Palazzoli

This volume of the work of Mara Selvini Palazzoli is edited by her son, Matteo Selvini. Selvini places her papers in chronological order, giving them the historical perspective needed to follow the remarkable evolution of the technical thinking that propelled Selvini Palazzoli to take a new and radical leap in the therapeutic approach, namely, conjoint family therapy, and a consistently relational view of family interaction. The editor's commentary throughout the book clarifies and brings a deeper dimension to the understanding of Mara Selvini Palazzoli's innovative discoveries. His biographical and historical reconstruction of the development of her theoretical and clinical position captures the spirit, dedication, and renewal upon which her contributions are based.