History
Family systems theory explains that individuals cannot be understood separate from one another but on the contrary they are understood as apart of a family and the family acts as an emotional unit. These families are a framework associated and mutually dependent individuals who can't be comprehended in segregation from that framework. The family systems theory derived from system theory created by Murray Bowen. Murray Bowen is considered to be the founding father of family therapy.
Bowen was a psychiatrist in the 1940s when he started involving family members in the investigation and treatments of schizophrenic patients (Brown ,1999). He worked specifically with a mother and child and began to see the connection between emotional functioning …show more content…
Fusion is when an individual sets aside his or her own personal choices in order to achieve harmony in the system. It can be displayed through a feeling of strong responsibility for another person’s reaction (Brown, 1999). Fusion describes an individual’s reaction within a relationship instead of the entire family structure relationship. Differentiation of self is displayed by the ability of an individual to independently make choices while simultaneously remaining emotionally connected to a significant relationship system (Brown, 1999). One who is in a fused relationship has an automatic reaction to the commands or desires of another person without consideration of their choices or talking to that other person (Brown, 1999). The more likely a family will fuse the less likely they will have to adapt to …show more content…
In the examples listed above it is used commonly in family therapy. The use of the family systems perspective is not limited to family therapy practitioners’ may encourage clients to take action towards their family outside of the session that family does not always need to be present. But it can also be used with couples as well as individuals. In the definition of family systems theory it explains that people are better understood as apart of family system. It also examines the relationships in the family and how they ultimately form a character of that individual. People experiencing alcohol abuse, drug abuse, anxiety, depression and eating disorders can benefit from this theory. This also is very helpful when dealing with children who are experiencing transitions, divorce or violence in the home. It helps break the cycle of family stressors and overall improving the life of the child. This also helps with parenting styles; it makes clear how parent-child interaction can negatively affect children. Family systems theory is very useful for children, parents, couples, clients with behavioral problems and those who suffer from mental
Family systems theory explains that individuals cannot be understood separate from one another but on the contrary they are understood as apart of a family and the family acts as an emotional unit. These families are a framework associated and mutually dependent individuals who can't be comprehended in segregation from that framework. The family systems theory derived from system theory created by Murray Bowen. Murray Bowen is considered to be the founding father of family therapy.
Bowen was a psychiatrist in the 1940s when he started involving family members in the investigation and treatments of schizophrenic patients (Brown ,1999). He worked specifically with a mother and child and began to see the connection between emotional functioning …show more content…
Fusion is when an individual sets aside his or her own personal choices in order to achieve harmony in the system. It can be displayed through a feeling of strong responsibility for another person’s reaction (Brown, 1999). Fusion describes an individual’s reaction within a relationship instead of the entire family structure relationship. Differentiation of self is displayed by the ability of an individual to independently make choices while simultaneously remaining emotionally connected to a significant relationship system (Brown, 1999). One who is in a fused relationship has an automatic reaction to the commands or desires of another person without consideration of their choices or talking to that other person (Brown, 1999). The more likely a family will fuse the less likely they will have to adapt to …show more content…
In the examples listed above it is used commonly in family therapy. The use of the family systems perspective is not limited to family therapy practitioners’ may encourage clients to take action towards their family outside of the session that family does not always need to be present. But it can also be used with couples as well as individuals. In the definition of family systems theory it explains that people are better understood as apart of family system. It also examines the relationships in the family and how they ultimately form a character of that individual. People experiencing alcohol abuse, drug abuse, anxiety, depression and eating disorders can benefit from this theory. This also is very helpful when dealing with children who are experiencing transitions, divorce or violence in the home. It helps break the cycle of family stressors and overall improving the life of the child. This also helps with parenting styles; it makes clear how parent-child interaction can negatively affect children. Family systems theory is very useful for children, parents, couples, clients with behavioral problems and those who suffer from mental