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Published Online: 1986, pp. 1–160

Communicating the Relational Shift: Separation among Adult Twins

Mara B. Adelman, M.A., Ph.C., and Mari Siemon, R.N., M.A., C.SAuthors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 40, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1986.40.1.96

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In reviewing the literature on twin separation, the authors argue that achieving a “relational shift” (the ability to separate yet retain feelings of closeness), may be problematic for this sibling group. A descriptive communication framework is presented using the concepts of relational redefinition and types of verbal and nonverbal codes. Implications are presented for twins developing third-party relationships, inseparable twins, therapy, and research.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 40 • Number 1 • 1986, pp. 1–160

Pages: 96 - 109

PubMed: 3963275

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Published in print: 1986, pp. 1–160

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Mara B. Adelman, M.A., Ph.C.^*

Seattle, WA

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Mari Siemon, R.N., M.A., C.S^†

Seattle, WA

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Doctoral candidate, Department of Speech Communication, University of Washington, Seattle. Mailing address Dept. of Speech Communication, 205 Raitt Hall, DL-15, Un. of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.

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Therapist (private practice) specializing in family and twin relationships.

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Communicating the Relational Shift: Separation among Adult Twins

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