Paul Watzlawick
Austrian-American psychologist and philosopher (1921–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Paul Watzlawick?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Paul Watzlawick (July 25, 1921 – March 31, 2007) was an Austrian-American family therapist, psychologist, communication theorist, and philosopher. A theoretician in communication theory and radical constructivism, he commented in the fields of family therapy and general psychotherapy. Watzlawick believed that people create their own suffering in the very act of trying to fix their emotional problems. He was one of the most influential figures at the Mental Research Institute and lived and worked in Palo Alto, California.
This article needs additional citations for verification. (July 2018) |
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Paul Watzlawick | |
---|---|
Born | (1921-07-25)July 25, 1921 |
Died | March 31, 2007(2007-03-31) (aged 85) |
Main interests | Communication theory and radical constructivism |
Notable ideas | "One cannot not communicate" |
Close