Working with object relations theory, James Framo developed new approaches to family therapy. What specific method is Framo known for in this field?

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Framo is known for his family-of-origin therapy, in which a couple meets with one partner's family of origin and in a later session, with the other partner's family of origin. This method points to the importance of looking at intergenerational family dynamics brought into a particular family system.

Working with Object Relations Theory, James Framo Developed New Approaches