CYAF 280 Lecture 9: Module 6 Class Notes
5 Oct 2018
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Crucial to structural theory and to all models. 40% of the success in therapy relates to the relationship that the therapist and client are able to establish. Philosophy of individuals and families, how families function, and how problems are developed and resolved. What did you learn about structural family systems theory in terms of these philosophies. Structure of the family- how family interactions are organized. Strengths-based and outcome oriented ("more doing than talking") Children can not trust themselves so they are dependent on the parents. Problems occur when families/individuals can not accommodate for transitions/changing circumstances (get stuck). Functioning families aren"t defined by the absence of stress or change, but how it effectively handles it and response to the needs of the members and the changing conditions in the environment. Rebalancing- may need to perturb the system (stir things up so that they get out of order) Changing assumptions/beliefs about the roles, rules, and structure.
