FPI Writers Fellowship Special Section: Expanding the Lens in Family Therapy

The Family Process Institute (FPI) Writers Fellowship supports the development of scholars who will advance systemic theory, research, and clinical practice grounded in a commitment to social justice. In this introduction to the Writers Fellowship special section, I describe the rationale for and history of this FPI initiative and how these eight authors help expand whose perspectives, interests, and voices are included in the family therapy field's knowledge base. I highlight the broader systemic/relational lenses the authors bring to issues and communities that are often individualized or overlooked and emphasize the value of the personal transparency they bring to their scholarship. Together, these papers illustrate promising contributions of new scholars to the study and application of systemic approaches to research and practice and challenge the status quo.