ABSTRACT

Evan Imber-Black, Ph.D. is a prominent figure and has made major contributions in the field of family therapy since the 1980s. Currently, she serves as a Professor and the Program Director of the MFT Program at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Dr. Imber-Black is internationally recognized for her scholarly commitment to systemic research and therapy. She served as editor-in-chief of Family Process and has authored many original papers and books that have influenced models of practice, including family rituals and family secrets. Dr. Imber-Black’s career demonstrates the power of leadership in family therapy, and that within this field one can succeed and impact families through all sectors of systemic therapy: clinical practice, research, teaching, and mentorship. This interview explored the history of a powerful woman who rose to the ranks of a boy’s club in the MFT field and discusses the gender and racial/ethnic disparities within the field today. She shared her perspective of intersectionality in contemporary feminist family therapy practice and education.

摘要

Evan Imber-Black 博士 是一位杰出人物，自 1980 年代以来在家庭治疗领域做出了重大贡献。目前，她在纽约多布斯费里的 Mercy College 担任 MFT 项目的教授和项目主任。Imber-Black 博士因其对系统研究和治疗的学术承诺而获得国际认可。她曾担任 Family Process 的主编，并撰写了许多影响实践模型的原创论文和书籍，包括家庭仪式和家庭秘密。Imber-Black 博士的职业生涯展示了家庭治疗的领导力，在这一领域，人们可以通过系统治疗的所有部门取得成功并影响家庭：临床实践、研究、教学和指导。本次采访探讨了一位有权势的女性在 MFT 领域晋升为男子俱乐部行列的历史，并讨论了当今该领域内的性别和种族/民族差异。她分享了她对当代女权主义家庭治疗实践和教育的交叉观点。