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Systemic Financial Therapy

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This chapter will explore the application of family systems theory to financial therapy. Because relationships are so important and complex, especially when it comes to money, being able to explain the circular nature of family and couple relationships is essential to working effectively with clients. This chapter will provide a theoretical framework rooted in systems theory to help researchers and practitioners better understand relationships and money, especially in regard to couples. A case study is presented to illustrate the application of the theory in financial therapy.

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  1. Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, 66506, USA

    Kristy L. Archuleta

  2. Child Guidance Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

    Emily A. Burr

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Correspondence to Kristy L. Archuleta .

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  1. Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA

    Bradley T. Klontz

  2. Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA

    Sonya L. Britt

  3. Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA

    Kristy L. Archuleta

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Archuleta, K., Burr, E. (2015). Systemic Financial Therapy. In: Klontz, B., Britt, S., Archuleta, K. (eds) Financial Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08269-1_13

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