The Impact on the Belief of Power in a Family Where Incest Has Occurred

The Impact on the Belief of Power in a Family Where Incest Has Occurred

This view of incest centers the therapeutic conversation on the gender-determined dynamics of power among family members. The differences in power as a central organizing principle for men, for adult women, and for children, are described. A case study suggests a power-focused perspective in working with incest and offers some useful new tactics in treating each family member.