Thursday, August 2, 2012

FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY


FAMILY SYSTEMS THEORY

KEY CONCEPTS:
“Focus is on communication patterns within a family, both verbal and nonverbal” (Gerald & Corey, 2013).

PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE THEORY:
Alfred Adler
Murray Bowen
Virginia Satir
Carl Whitaker
Salvador Minuchin
Jay Haley and Cloe Madanes

GOALS OF THE THEORY:
“To help family members gain awareness of patterns of relationships that are not working well and to create new ways of interacting” (Gerald & Corey, 2013).

TECHNIQUES USED:
“A variety of techniques may be used, depending on the particular theoretical orientation of the therapist” (Gerald & Corey, 2013).

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