Myths and Rituals: Anthropological Views and Their Application in Strategic Family Therapy

Presents 3 anthropological theories of the functions of myths which seem relevant to family therapists, & provides a working definition of ritual. Uses a case example to propose a bifocal model of family therapy which connects the concepts of myth & ritual to 2 levels of culture (ideational & material) & helps to integrate therapeutic interventions at both levels. 57 refs. (LH)