Abstract
Absent fathers are often excluded from the treatment of their children for various reasons. They are often marginalized by mothers, and unintentionally excluded by clinicians. Absent fathers are also excluded from treatment in fear that their presence might undermine the competencies of single mothers, which social service agencies serve to empower. This article will discuss the potential benefits of including absent fathers in family therapy, and how to work with them once engaged in treatment.
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Sieber, D. Engaging Absent Fathers in the Treatment of Children. Clin Soc Work J 36, 333–340 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10615-008-0158-0
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