On the Witness Stand: The Family Therapist and Expert Testimony

The family therapist is frequently called upon to testify as an expert witness. For many family therapist, the courtroom is an unfamiliar environment with different ground rules & basic assumptions. Testifying can be a difficult experience as the mental health professional faces situational role...

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Published in:The American journal of family therapy 1980-01, Vol.8 (4), p.43-51
Main Authors: Meyerstein, Israela, Todd, James C
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