Structural family therapy

Minuchin, Salvador; Nichols, Michael P.

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“…A family’s structure can prevent the ability to effectively solve problems and adapt to changes (Finney & Tadros, 2018; Minuchin & Fishman, 1981). Therefore, the primary focus of a structural family therapist is to alter a family’s current structure so that a family is capable of solving its own problems as they arise (Minuchin, 1974; Tadros & Finney, 2018).…”

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“…Dysfunctional patterns are prone to develop when a family faces external stressors or developmental transitions. During these more difficult occurrences, healthy families modify its structure and accommodate to changes; however, families with dysfunctional dynamics tend to become more rigid preventing them from being able to adapt to change in a healthy manner (Minuchin, 1974). SFT posits that in families, change occurs by introducing alternative patterns of interaction leadings to an overall family structure change (Minuchin, 1974).…”

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“…During these more difficult occurrences, healthy families modify its structure and accommodate to changes; however, families with dysfunctional dynamics tend to become more rigid preventing them from being able to adapt to change in a healthy manner (Minuchin, 1974). SFT posits that in families, change occurs by introducing alternative patterns of interaction leadings to an overall family structure change (Minuchin, 1974). Family structure is the way in which the family is organized into hierarchy and subsystems (Minuchin, 1974).…”

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The Puzzling Metaphor: Teaching General Systems Theory to Marriage and Family Therapy Trainees

Tadros

2019

The Family Journal

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This article aims to connect the general systems theory (GST) principle of Holism and structural family therapy (SFT) to highlight commonalities between theories. This article will discuss primary concepts, family development, symptomology, process of change, and techniques of SFT in order to provide a basic overview of the theory. In an effort to provide a means for teaching marriage and family therapist trainees, an innovative strategy using metaphor will be introduced. The Puzzling Metaphor symbolizes the systems concept of holism in a visual representation coupled with SFT’s concepts and techniques to concurrently learn principles of both models.

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The Puzzling Metaphor: Teaching General Systems Theory to Marriage and Family Therapy Trainees

Tadros

2019

The Family Journal

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“…From a structural family therapy (Minuchin, 1972) point of view, the conductor would be the focal point where power is vested. I would like to start by looking at the family from a simple analogy of the symphony.…”

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“…Indeed, the conductor holds a position of considerable influence and leads the entire orchestra in interpreting musical scores. From a structural family therapy (Minuchin, 1972) point of view, the conductor would be the focal point where power is vested. Just as each musician in the orchestra has a role to play in creating beautiful harmony, each family member has a part to play in ensuring the goal of harmony can be achieved.…”

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Musical Moments in the Creative Practice of Family Therapy

Yeow

2018

ANZ J of Family Therapy

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This article uses music as a metaphor for family therapy process and practice. 1 The overture begins looking at the family using the symphony as an analogy highlighting insight into musical improvisation as integral to the progression of acceptance to change. Several other key music therapy strategies discussed include therapeutic songwriting, song discussions, and lyric substitution, all within the framework of family therapy. The finale concludes with a caution on the fundamental importance of building rapport rather than being too technique-focused, for music itself is ultimately the social glue that binds people together. Key Points1 The dynamic changes and constancies of the family life cycle can be compared to the evolution of a musical symphony. 2 The usefulness of improvisation for both clients and clinician are given emphasis in this article. 3 Songwriting can be a useful tool to bring together family members, express feelings in a nonthreatening way, encourage collective decision making, and leave a legacy. 4 Song lyric analysis and lyric substitutions can be incorporated to elicit discussions on sensitive issues, aid in fostering insight, and setting realistic goals. 5 Ultimately, the therapist is reminded of the use of self as an instrument to facilitate positive changes.

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Family therapy.

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APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology: Applications and Methods (Vol. 3).

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Structural family therapy

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The Puzzling Metaphor: Teaching General Systems Theory to Marriage and Family Therapy Trainees

The Puzzling Metaphor: Teaching General Systems Theory to Marriage and Family Therapy Trainees

Musical Moments in the Creative Practice of Family Therapy

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