Hearn, Gordon

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. Longres
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
General Systems Theory ◽  
State University ◽  
Human Relations ◽  
General Systems ◽  
Portland State University ◽  
Human Relations Training

Gordon Hearn (1914–1979) was an influential theoretician and group worker who introduced general systems theory into social work. He taught and wrote in the field of human relations training at Berkeley and Portland State University.

The Multimodal Model as a Framework for Decision-Making in Psychotherapy

1974 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 831-834
Author(s):  
Robert L. Woolfolk
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Systems Theory ◽  
General Systems Theory ◽  
Multimodal System ◽  
General Systems ◽  
Therapeutic Procedures

Concepts of General Systems Theory were invoked to highlight the decision-making character of psychotherapy and to propose a framework for increased systematization of therapeutic procedures. The formal characteristics of Lazarus' multimodal system were examined in terms of criteria specifying the conditions necessary for accountability in psychotherapy.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document