Family Systems Theoretical Connections
Within the family systems theory, it primarily is focused on the system and not the individual members. In the book Me, MySpace, and I: Parenting the Net Generation by author Larry D. Rosen, Rosen gives his view of the family systems theory. In the section “Family Systems Theory” the author explains that the system begins with the idea that the family is a whole, but realizes that it is more than the sum, of its parts. (Rosen, 2007) At the Center for Child Development, everyone plays a role within the center from the directors, teachers, lab students, volunteers, and students; however they are interconnected and are one instead of separated. The center as a whole represents the wholeness of this theory.
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The homeostasis is represented as the routine that is mandatory in this environment, which helps make the organization more comfortable and predictable. Homeostasis, conceptually, is neutral. To truly understand this concept, imagine it as anxiety in a family at home. Some of the members are able to function, however most aren’t able to. The unbalance of the family, affects the togetherness; it takes someone or something to happen or say something in order for there to be any control. Once the situation is under control again, the homeostasis is back on track. In most cases, in order to gain this balance there has to be boundaries which will help keep the family …show more content…
“They are emotional barriers that protect and enhance the integrity of individuals, systems, and families.” (DeFrain et al, 2010) The CCD as a whole has open boundaries because they are founded upon open communication with one another. They aren’t afraid to talk about their feelings or concerns. However, there are times when some may feel uncomfortable to approach another person, so take it upon themselves to seek help from the director for a better solution for the situation.
Some families have very open boundaries where members and others are allowed to freely come and go without much restriction, whereas in other families there are tight restrictions on where family members can go, and who may be brought into the family system. Boundaries also regulate the flow of information about a family. In more closed families the rules strictly regulate what information may be discussed and with whom.
Hierarchy explains who has authority in a family. The power order within the CCD is the Directors are at the head of the chain of command. When there are any situations or concerns with the CCD, they are the ones who have the final say of what will happen. Sometimes they will ask for help, but in the end they have final decision. Sometimes others may look at this concept in a negative stand point, however their qualifications allow them to have this type of “control”. This hierarchy reflects the power structure of
The nurse can use family systems theory and assess Susie's and Mrs. Jones. Assess what is the particular living situation of Susie’s family and what influence Mrs. Jones would have if she were to move in. Particular values from each individual would be assessed and addressed as well as any cultural needs. Family developmental theory involves the individual's growth of responsibilities during family development. Each member in the house will have different roles & responsibilities, now the Mrs. Jones is moving in and it will affect Susie the most because she is now responsible for her mother as a primary care giver.
Throughout history families and relationships have changed significantly from generation to the next. Relationships and laws have changed, there is no such thing as an ideal family structure, and when we think of traditional family-father, mother and children is now only a fantasy (Shvarts, 2015. Chapter 10: Family). Married couples now represent less than half of all Canadian families, and divorce rate is high (Shvarts, 2015. Chapter 10: Family).
This is Eromosele, I love Grand Canyon University. A dysfunctional family will have parallel problems with acheiving its goal. A Family Structural Theory enables the nurse to identify how family members intaract with one another to establish a baseline. The nurse is able to concenterate on interactions as a pattern of behavior when assessing how, why and what circumstances do they behave in this way, what is their boundries, how they organize as family, in time of changes, how is their adaptation, like illness, or crises. If these family intaractions yeild positive outcome, the nurse can use the Family Structural Theory to facilitate improvement in family functioning.
There is a growing complexity and diversity in families. Family systems theory provides a foundation for analysis of such complex and diversified families, making it easy to understand for effective therapy (Zastrow &
If the family members cannot think through their responses to relationship dilemmas, a state of chronic anxiety may be set in place. According to Brown (1999.), the primary goal of family systems therapy is to reduce constant tension by enabling knowledge and awareness of how the emotional system functions; and by improving levels of differentiation, where the aim is to make changes for the self rather than on trying to change others. As per Richardson, Gilleard, Lieberman, and Peeler (1994), The short-term goal is to foster better relationships between family members of the different generations by understanding the family system with its rules and balances of power and to mobilize the system by reconstruing these rules and having the family observe its own
These power relations structure all areas of life, the family, education and welfare, the worlds of work and politics, culture and leisure.”
Structural Family Therapy counselors view the family as an active system, continuously evolving and regulating to a fluctuating environment (Colapinto, 2016). My family of origin changed from a country of origin starting with my maternal grandparents who adjusted in the United States and started a family subsystem and had seven children. The essential techniques in Structural Family Therapy are to evaluate the structural blueprint, boundaries, the structure of the family hierarchy, rules, and examining family relationships and behavioral patterns as they show in the session. Employing activities such as roles play out in session, allowing therapists to examine subsystems within the family structure, such as parental or sibling subsystems (Nichols, 2012). In my family of origin, my mother had six brothers and sisters, and they learned to solve sibling differences amongst themselves in the sibling
Homeostasis is the tendency of understanding how our body is work. Its the combination of two Greek words homeo=similar and stasis=stable. A formal definition of homeostasis is a characteristic of a system that regulates its internal environment and tends to maintain a stable, relatively constant condition of properties. Homeostasis is happing constantly in our bodies. We eat sweet drink dance, eat some more have salty fries and yet our body composition remains almost the same.
From this scenario, I have learned about systems theory as well as other psychological theories such attachment theory. Firstly, based on my research on “Family Systems Theory “(Murray B.) family systems theory suggest that an individual, in this case, Sinead, cannot be understood as an individual alone but instead as part of a family as a family is an emotional unit. Families in every aspect are systems of interdependent and interrelated individuals that cannot be understood if a single person is isolated and examined. Each member in the family, has a specific role to play and a set of rules in which they must follow. Maintaining a certain system in the family may lead to balance in the family but also to huge dysfunction.
Quoting Bowen, Satir, Minuchin, Carter and McGoldrick, Family Systems can be defined as the one which focuses on How the family system affects the individual and family functioning across the life-span of any Individual functioning shapes family functioning and family systems can create 'pathology' within the individual boundaries, roles, communication, family structure influence family functioning. Furthering the Theoretical background S. Freud, Adler, Jung, Horney, A. Freud, Kernberg, Kohut, Klein, Mahler, Bowlby where in they define Psychodynamic Theory as that involves Classical psychodynamic theory, Ego-psychology, Object-relations theory, Self-psychology which inturn defines How human inner
“The Changing American Family” by Natalie Angier states, “Fictive families are springing up among young people, old people, disabled people, homeless people, and may well define one of the ultimate evolutions of the family concept, maximizing, as they do, the opportunities for fulfillment of specific social and economic needs outside the constraints of biological relatedness.” The ever changing social dynamics and circumstances of this life have opened the definition of family to encompass individuals who can fill those deep-seated needs
Family members may or may not be biologically related, share the same household, or be legally recognized” (Raney, 2015:6). In the series Modern family, it shows the dynamics of a 21st century family and how traditions and culture has evolved over the years. As opposed to “nuclear family” “No longer does the traditional family consist of two parents and two children; instead, more diverse and shifting family structures are becoming the norm.
During these sessions, issues present themselves, and the therapist coaxes the situation so that family members come to recognize and appreciate the socially impaired interactions taking
This anxiety can be transmitted across generations as the family members struggle to set themselves free from this bond but also trying to be emotionally connected to the family (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2013). According to Bowen, the degree of togetherness decides the amount of individual autonomy. If an individual is more connected emotionally towards his/her family, will eventually have a hard time to differentiate himself from the family. For example, in my family, my fathers’ elder brother had a hard time differentiating himself from his family. Differentiation of oneself from the family, is defined as the ability to function of their own, being able to take decisions.
According to an article titled “Family Makes a Difference” written by Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP)