Study goals
This study evaluates Family Constellations' effectiveness in resolving family conflicts through comparative analysis (Germany/Brazil). It examines benefits (e.g., revealing hidden dynamics) and risks (e.g., pseudoscience criticism), offering insights for legal and therapeutic practices.
Relevance / originality
This pioneering study critically examines an unregulated therapeutic method in family law, contrasting Germany's pragmatic adoption with Brazil's skepticism. Offers groundbreaking analysis for legal and psychological practice, bridging innovation with evidence-based caution.
Methodology / approach
Qualitative research employing comparative analysis (Germany/Brazil), critical literature review, and semi-structured interviews with legal professionals. Thematic categorization of data assessed the technique's efficacy, risks, and practical applications in family conflict resolution.
Main results
The technique effectively reveals hidden conflicts but faces scientific skepticism. While Germany integrates it pragmatically under supervision, Brazil shows institutional resistance due to unregulated practice and lack of empirical validation.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Introduces a critical framework for evaluating alternative therapies in legal contexts, blending qualitative and comparative methods. Proposes guidelines for integrating systemic approaches with evidence-based judicial processes, advancing interdisciplinary research in family conflict resolution.
Social / management contributions
Equips family courts with evidence-based criteria to evaluate systemic interventions, preventing pseudoscientific misuse. Offers trauma-informed protocols for mediators, while demonstrating how supervised alternative methods can reduce court backlogs and emotional harm in divorce/custody cases.