2. Since 1959, The Mental Research Institute of Palo Alto, California, has been one of the leading
sources of ideas in the area of interactional/systemic studies, including individuals, couples and
family therapy. Later, it presented an innovative model for the comprehensive approach to brief
therapy, a model which, in turn, has influenced subsequent brief therapy approaches throughout
the world. Continuing applied research and theory development have expanded the use of
interactional concepts to community, school and business. Thousands of professionals within the
U.S. as well as from many countries of the world have attended MRI training programs.
OUR MISSION
The Mental Research Institute is a small, independent, multi-disciplinary, non-profit corporation:
devoted to conducting and encouraging scientific research based on new ways of looking at how
people interact
dedicated to benefit the human community worldwide through its publications, education and
training, clinical and consultative services
committed to extending our tradition of innovation and openness toward new interactional
paradigms of change
The focus of MRI is on exploring and encouraging the use of interactional, systemic and strategic
concepts to working with the community, schools and businesses to further understand and more
effectively resolve human problems with individuals, couples, families all other levels of social
organization.
