This paper presents results of two exploratory investigations concerni
ng the effectiveness of the Reflecting Team (RT) approach, conducted i
n Vienna and in Gottingen. Fifty-nine families/couples participated in
the RT approach in the two outpatient settings. Follow-up reports fro
m 35 families - obtained on average 15 months after closure - indicate
d that this model may be considered effective as well as efficient: tw
o thirds of all clients (who made up a heterogeneous group with regard
to diagnostic criteria and stage of development of the identified pat
ient) reported symptom improvement, and about 80% said they were very
satisfied; these results were obtained with a fairly small number of s
essions.