Description

The Seminar

Interviews and interventions with a family and an individual

This series demonstrates the integration of the Second Order Cybernetics of Heinz Von Foerster, the Constructivism of Humberto Maturana and the Systemic approach of Gianfranco Cecchin to produce a powerful clinical approach to psychotherapy. These recordings chronicle, for the first time, Drs. Von Foerster, Maturana and Cecchin conducting joint clinical interviews and interventions.

Individual interview and practicum

Drs. Von Foerster, Maturana and Cecchin use their diverse perspectives to interview an individual client. They approach the individual as a system within herself, not just as being a member of an outside system. The participants of the conference generate hypotheses for the doctors to test. The interview ends with a panel discussion.

Panel discussion

Stimulated by the individual interview, Drs. Von Foerster, Maturana and Cecchin and moderator Gary Ruelas present the similarities and differences of their perspectives in an informal discussion, ques-tions and answer session. This section of the seminar reveals a candid look at the people behind some of the most influential theories of our time.

Family interview and practicum

Drs. Von Foerster, Maturana and Cecchin use their diverse perspectives to interview the intricacies of a family system. The participants of the conference generate hypotheses for the doctors to test. The interview ends with a panel discussion.

Closing panel discussion

After the formal Seminar, Drs. Von Foerster, Maturana and Cecchin and moderator Gary Ruelas present the similarities and differences of their perspectives in an informal discussion, questions and answer session.