Chapter 1 Introduction: An Overview; Chapter 2 Early Stages of Family-of-Origin Therapy; Chapter 3 Preparation Phase; Chapter 4 Techniques Used During Family-of-Origin Sessions; Chapter 5 Postsession Developments and Results; Chapter 6 Difficulties, Limitations, Pitfalls, and Contraindications; Chapter 7 Theoretical Implications; Chapter 8 Clinical Implications; Chapter 9 Case Examples of Family-of-Origin Consultations; afterword Afterword; author Author's Family Biography: One Therapist's Personal Disclosure Editor's Note: At the request of the author, these Autobiographical Notes are presented unedited.Author's Note: I knew when I wrote this paper I was risking exposing my family's insides and that one of my siblings or my children might object to some statements in this narrative. Therefore, I sent them copies to read and gave them the opportunity to delete or modify. 1 do appreciate them allowing me to tell my story with honesty.;