Family Systems Therapy Case Study

According to the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family (2017), the family systems theory is defined as, “a theory that of human behavior that views the family as an emotional unit and uses systems thinking to describe the complex interactions in the unit” (para. 1). When applying the family systems theory to the family that I assessed, I found that this family lacks emotional support from one another. The children in this family feels as if their mother is choosing her addiction over them. Therefore, based on the family systems theory, this family lacks an emotional strong unit. If drug abuse was not a factor in the family dynamics, then they could possibly have a strong family

Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT) in training are tasked with helping a family work through conflict and arrive and more intimate and interdependent relationships, which can seem daunting or maybe even terrifying. However, the interaction patterns that show up in families can find some context and clarity for a therapist who knows systems theory. Systems theory suggests that individuals cannot be understood in isolation from their family context because families create relational processes and generate a “sequence of interactions” and behaviors in order to maintain dynamic stability of the self-regulating family system (Nichols, 2013, pp. 58-59). How does this general systems theory help an MFT guide a family in therapy? In this paper I will take three systems theory principles and apply them to a movie in order to demonstrate how it provides a language and context for MFTs, thus making it an essential tool in family therapy.

Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy employed to assist members of a family in improving communication systems, conflict resolution, and to help the family to deal with certain problems that manifest in the behavior of members. In most cases, deviance in a family member is an indication of underlying family dysfunctions. This paper looks the counselling procedure that can be applied to help the Kline family solve their problems. It answers certain questions including those of the expected challenges during therapy and ways of dealing with the challenges.

It is important to understand the complex role that families can play in substance abuse treatment. They can be a source of help to the treatment process, but they also must manage the consequences of the IP’s addictive behavior. Individual family members are concerned about the IP’s substance abuse, but they also have their own goals and issues. Providing services to the whole family can improve treatment effectiveness. Meeting the challenge of working together will call for mutual understanding, flexibility, and adjustments among the substance abuse treatment provider, family therapist, and family. This shift will require a stronger focus on the systemic interactions of families. Many divergent practices must be reconciled if family therapy

A difficulty with Family Systems therapy is the lack of dealing with individual issues. The problem is addressed from the perspective of developing and resolving interpersonal issues among family members. This approach has the possibility to overlook issues that are unique to one individual. A sense of personal perspective may be lost as the therapist looks to understand the systems, and subsystems within the family constellation.

The purpose of this paper is to prepare an annotated bibliography on family therapy with emphasis on ethnicity and sociocultural influences on the problems of communication. This research includes twelve resources on authors with the following annotations: Delineation of the main focus or purpose of each author 's work; Background and credibility of each author; Intended audience for the work; Any unique feature of the work; Theoretical understandings; Family therapy strategies or techniques; and a Conclusion or observations presented in the work.

Mental health professionals recognize that Family Systems Therapy (FT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) have had successes as a treatment methodology for individuals who develop eating disorders (Jones, Volker, Lock, Taylor, and Jacobi, 2012; Park, Waller, and Gannon, 2013). In this paper, I compare and contrast an individual approach involving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a family systems approach. Definitions and descriptions of studies involving both approaches will be provided, and a comparison will be made. Finally, a discussion of the ethics of both studies will be discussed.

1. Kelly`s use seems to fall within the problem stage of habitual use. From the information gathered it is clear that she is using on a regular basis as she has reported using THC 1-2 times daily, socially after school and on weekends. Other signs that point to Kelly being an habitual user are that she uses THC for the specific purpose of soothing herself before bed. The Fact that Kelly schools concern about her continual use of THC shows that she may have begun to develop psychological dependency. The final indication that Kelly is in fact in the stage of habitual use is the negative consequence she has had at school (low attendance at school, expulsion and at home (damaging her relationship with her mother) as a result of her use of substances.

The third explanation is functional, where problems result when people try to protect or control one another covertly (Nichols, 2014, p.93). When Andrew avoids communicating with his wife, he believes he is protecting her by not initiating an argument but Rebecca does not know this and views Andrew as being unresponsive. For Andrew and Rebecca, their treatment plan will be based off the Strategic Family Therapy Model. The goals in this treatment plan will be to interrupt the symptomatic hierarchical structure and covert alliances (Gehart & Tuttle, 2003, p.46). Another goal will be to change the style of interactions between the members in the social unit.

A main key concept of NT is that the problem a client presents with is viewed separate from the client. The problem is not the person; it is something the person has. Therefore, the goal of NT is to change the effects resulting from the problem and not the person themselves. To do this, NT uses the technique of externalizing the problem. To externalize the problem, the problem is first given a name and then it is explored and applied to the clients believes, values, behaviors, and ideals that has formed the clients identity. The negative aspects of these areas get rewritten into the new story. The process of externalizing the problem allows the client to see their problem separate from themselves so they can better

A family therapist can bring attention to the dysfunction leading to the alcohol and drug abuse within the family. Second, interventions used to treat clients with addiction or substance use disorders are structural family therapy, intergenerational family therapy, humanistic and experiential therapy, strategic therapy, functional family therapy, narrative family therapy, multisystemic family therapy, feminist family therapy. To clarify, interventions meant to provide emotional support and reassurance to the family and the client. In addition, to educating the family and the client about the co-dependent behaviors, which leads to substance abuse its equally important to the recovery for the family, rather than the client who has a substance use disorder because the effects involve all members of the client’s

Family therapy What is family therapy? Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that is done to minimize the stress and incompatibility by upgrading the type of communication among the family members. It is designed to locate the problems and factors that are affecting the overall functioning of the family. It can be used with the families who are going through a difficult period of time, major transition or any mental or behavioral problem with the family members.

Sue was prone to dwell to on guilt and needs help moving past this emotion. Sue and Tom are currently divided on parenting styles for their son David, however, they had a similar approach before the death of Jill. Tom feels that David should be able to do what he wants due to life being short

& Stone, 1999). School counselors needs to know the ethical and legal responsibilities relates to a child, parents and confidentiality. For example, in relates to inform consent, parents needs to provide inform consent and be included in the counseling sessions. School counselor often consults with parents, and teachers.

The following interview was conducted in an attempt to learn firsthand the effects that alcoholism has on other members of the family unit. The Individual interviewed is a 21 year old Female.