Background
Zuk, Gerald Harvey was born on October 25, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert and Gladys (Gross) Zuk.
(The authors contend that delusion is a form of intelligen...)
The authors contend that delusion is a form of intelligence that erupts when the individual is overwhelmed by the uncertainties of life and cannot find an exact cause. While often harmless, it can lead to chaos, disorganization and conduct dangerous to self and/or others. The individual enters into a state called delusional disorder, the most common of which is the persecutory type, where he (or she) believes that he is being persecuted by others, and must take protective action. The situation is worsened when the individual discovers that no one confirms his belief. Delusional disorder now takes over with a vengeance. At this point the individual enters fully into a state of "negation," by which is meant that he transfers his torment to those he believes have been torturing him. The transfer seems to accomplish a miracle. Lo and behold: As if by magic the individual is freed from personal torment. Whereas before he hated himself and his tormenters, now he no longer accepts personal responsibility; only his tormentors are at fault. It is a marvelous accomplishment, this process, were it not for the fact that the result--at least from the point of view of an interested observer--is catastrophic, because the profound symptoms of delusional disorder appear as a means to reinforce unconsciousness. The authors attempt to make their case from several viewpoints, preponderantly using the clinical essay. The book should be of value to anyone interested in or associated with the fields of psychology or psychiatry.
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(In triadic-based family therapy, the therapist seeks chan...)
In triadic-based family therapy, the therapist seeks change through a series of negotiations with family members, and is himself the object of intense efforts by family members to undermine his goals for the family, or reduce or divert them. In effect, therapeutic change arises out of the mutual efforts of therapist and family to change each other. This book describes patterns of activity occurring in families that are destructive in that, among other undesirable consequences, they lead to the outbreak of psychiatric symptoms. The philosophy of the book contrasts most strikingly with that of individual-oriented family therapists who employ psychoanalytic concepts to understand family patterns.
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Zuk, Gerald Harvey was born on October 25, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert and Gladys (Gross) Zuk.
Bachelor, Los Angeles State College, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1955.
Assistant research psychologist, Institute Child Welfare/University of California, Berkeley, 1955-1956; clinical psychologist, Pacific Eastern State Hospital, Pomona, California, 1956-1957; chief psychologist, St. Christophers Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, 1957-1961; from associate director to director training program, Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Philadelphia, 1961-1980; professor department psychiatry, director family therapy program, Medical College Georgia, 1981-1983; clinical professor department psychiatry and neurology, Tulane University School Medicine, New Orleans, 1983-1985; associate and director family therapy training program, Beck Psychiatric Medical Group, Los Angeles County, 1985-1986; private practice, Los Angeles County, since 1986. Consultant and presenter in field.
(In triadic-based family therapy, the therapist seeks chan...)
(The authors contend that delusion is a form of intelligen...)
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Fellow American Psychological Association.
Married Carmen Veiga, May 12, 1973. Children: Cary and Gabrielle (twins).