Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy

Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy was a Hungarian-American psychiatrist and family therapist known for developing ethics-based family therapy. He emphasized the importance of balancing justice, fairness, and trust within family relationships, suggesting that healthy family functioning depends on mutual accountability and honesty. His approach considers the invisible sense of obligation and moral exchange between family members, viewing family dynamics as rooted in both individual history and shared ethical commitments. By focusing on honesty, fairness, and mutual support, Nagy's methods aim to resolve conflicts and strengthen family bonds through ethical reflection and interpersonal accountability.