Abstract This paper provides an outline of a novel approach to explain the complexity of human relationships. A map of relational possibilities was developed by the first author to explain complex theoretical concepts to their clients in a private practice. It describes the process of what an infant will do to manage relationally traumatic situations where their caregivers have failed to consistently scaffold the infant's fear management system or meet the requirements to ensure a robust sense of self develops. The map also describes the nature of relationships between individuals with differentiated selves. This paper then discusses how the map manages to bridge the research–practice gap in a unique way using everyday language to describe processes that are familiar to every human in managing complex relational dynamics.

Joanne Walker

Liz Coventry

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy

The ANZJFT is reputed to be the most-stolen professional journal in Australia! It is read by clinicians as well as by academics, and each issue includes substantial papers reflecting original perspectives on theory and practice.    A lively magazine section keeps its finger on the pulse of family therapy in Australia and New Zealand via local correspondents, and four Foreign Correspondents report on developments in the US and Europe.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (ANZJFT) is reputed to be the most-stolen professional journal in Australia! It is read by both clinicians and academics, with each issue featuring substantial papers that reflect original perspectives on theory and practice. A lively magazine section keeps its finger on the pulse of family therapy in Australia and New Zealand through local correspondents, while four Foreign Correspondents report on developments in the US and Europe.

《Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy》被誉为澳大利亚最常被盗的专业期刊！它不仅受到临床医生的关注，也受到学术界的重视。每期刊物都包含反映理论和实践的原创观点的重要论文。此外，杂志的活泼栏目通过当地通讯员关注澳大利亚和新西兰的家庭治疗动态，同时四位外国通讯员也会报道美国和欧洲的相关发展。

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心理学	4
心理学, 家庭研究	4

A map of relational possibilities: Translating theory into practice

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FAMILY STUDIES	4