FAMILY-THERAPY WITH INVISIBLE FAMILIES

This paper describes a therapeutic model for working with children in the care system who have severe behavioural problems. The model is an extension of consultation work and was developed from clinical materia l. It links some of the theories about the internal conflicts of child ren to their family history and ways of consulting with the profession al network, to give a coherent framework for action. The advantages an d shortcomings of this model are discussed and some preliminary result s are reported.