Harlene Anderson

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Dr. Harlene Anderson, along with Dr. Harold A. Goolishian (1924-1991), developed a postmodern collaborative approach to therapy.^[1] She is recognized as a leader in the field of marriage and family therapy^[2] for her contributions to theory development, as well as innovative practices and training. The collaborative approach, first developed for use with families and mental health delivery systems, has proven^{[citation needed]} effective with a variety of human systems and professional practices, including: organizations, businesses, higher education, and research.

Co-founder of the Houston Galveston Institute,^[3] home of Postmodern Collaborative Therapy (Collaborative Language Systems) and a prolific author, Harlene’s recent books include Collaborative Therapy: Relationships and Conversations that Make a Difference (co-editor Dr. Diane Gehart), Innovations in the Reflecting Process: The Inspiration of Tom Andersen (co-editor Per Jensen) and Conversations, Language and Possibilities: A Postmodern Approach to Therapy.

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^ Piercy, Fred P.; Sprenkle, Douglas H.; Wetchler, Joseph L. and Associates (1996). Family Therapy Sourcebook. Guilford Press, pp. 134-135. ISBN 1572301511. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
^ Flaskas, Carmel (2002). Family therapy beyond postmodernism: Practice Challenges Theory. Psychology Press, p. 42. ISBN 0415183006. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.
^ Winegar, Norman L.; Hecker, Lorna L.; Wetchler, Joseph L. (2003). An Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy. Haworth Press, p. 151. ISBN 0789002779. Retrieved on 2008-05-21.