Family Systems Theory Flashcards
an entity composed of discrete parts which are connected in such a way that a change in one part results in changes in all the parts
system
criteria for membership in a family
emotional significance
enduring ties
individual a affects individual b
linear thinking
changes in individual A affects several members in the system, and the effect propagate throughout the system
circular thinking
a balance or stability that the system tries to attain
equilibrium
capacity to resist change
homeostasis
roles in the family system
there is a mediator when two of members of the family argue (normal)
triangulation
triangulation
diverting attention from the real problem
detouring of conflict
a member of the triangle manifests a symptom as a result of problems in a triangular relationship
symptom carrier
prevents the family from breaking up
family hero
alliances in families that are formed for the purpose of decision-making
coalition
emotionality present in the family
resonance
the family is very connected and empathic with each other, interconnected relationship
enmeshment
the family is distant from each other and there’s little emotional conncetion
disengagement
agreed upon ways of living and behaving towards members of the family
rules
