Edwin H. Friedman's fables illustrate the sticky issues of leadership and family relationships and can help to trigger recognition and problem-solving.
Friedman's Fables (with booklet)
Edwin H. Friedman
Audio Cassette (abridged) also available
Friedman's full-scale treatment of family systems - specifically written with clergy in mind but useful for parents, counselors, leaders and others as well
Generation to Generation
Edwin H. Friedman
Hardcover - 1985
More on family systems in the congregation
Also: Roberta Gilbert on family systems