Theories for Direct Social Work Practice

Joseph Walsh

Chapter 6 Family Emotional Systems Theory - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

Think about your own family of origin, and try to identify one or two examples of "relationship patterns" that characterized that system. How did these develop, and when? It might be interesting to talk with some other family members about these patterns.

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Problem 2

What are the characteristics of a person who is differentiated? As you consider this question, think about any value biases that might be reflected in your response.

Jennifer Stoner

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Problem 3

The ideal position of the social worker in family emotional systems work achieves both engagement and therapeutic distance. Think about clinical situations that might test your ability to assume or retain this ideal position. How can you manage these challenges?

Jennifer Stoner

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Problem 4

Describe a point of fusion that you have observed in your work with an individual, family, or family subsystem. Describe how you might (or did) proceed to modify that relationship.

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Problem 5

Think of some ways that you could use displacement stories or activities as part of an intervention. Try to be creative in how you select and implement them.

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