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Family Therapy

Clinical Implications of the Family Systems Model

Pages 94-96
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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Arising out of a model describing family system in expanded TA terms, both structural and functional pathology are defined and discussed. Implications for family therapy are highlighted, emphasizing the necessity for both structural and functional analysis. It is concluded that the healthy system has adaptive mechanism which allow it to cope both with internal developmental pressure and external change and stress. The goal of therapy involves strengthening the problem solving and adaptive functions rather than attempting to create a problem-free situation.

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Merle Friedman

Diana Shmukler and Merle Friedman work at the School of Psychology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.