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SYSTEMS THEORY

SWINT 2082 Models of Intervention

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Systems are (in Systems Theory) A complex whole of connected things or parts and organized
Linear Thinking (Interactions) Assumes cause and effect. Looks for “why"
Circular Interactions Assumes circularity and looks for what, when and how
Atomistic approach to Systems theory focuses on the individual
Holistic approach to Systems theory focuses on the group as a system
Integrative approach to Systems theory works through dynamic interaction of the individual within the system.
Boundaries are defined as-- limits of a system
Energy in the systems theory is the energy, resources and information supplied and used
Entropy exists in systems theory when more energy is used than what it brings
Negentropy exists in a system when more energy is imported than used
Homeostasis is the tendency for a system to want to balance itself
Parsons Grand Theory of Social Systems Latent Patern Maintenance, Integration, Goal attainment, Adaptation
Systems-based Intervention examples are generalist model, network interventions, group work, case management, family emotive systems, structural family approaches
Define case management a set of logical steps and processes which assure a client receives needed services
Populations served by case management (CM) older adults, children, disabled, those with chronic illnesses
Principles of Recovery Self directed, individualized, empowering, hope and strengths-based, holistic
Family Emotive Systems is-- an system that assumes experience and relationships from our families of origin have the greatest impact on how we function.
Family Emotional Systems Theory (FEST) uses-- systems theory, psychodynamic theory, emphasizes family origin and processes to reducing systems anxiety
in FEST the assumptions about family are --- It is a microsystem, members are not limited by biological connection, a family is multigenerational, and the family system may change even if one person is seeking services.
Multigenerational perspective patterns repeat across generations, birth order is predictive, impacts choices for coupling
Parental Projection attribution of one’s own attitudes to the children unconsciously creating expectations of roles that doe not fit the child
Triangles in (FEST) Triangles stabilize anxiety in two-person systems by diverting or diffusing anxiety to the third object/person.
In FEST the therapist is viewed as a coach
Assessment tools for FEST are genogram, culturgram and ecomap
Goals of Family Emotive System Theory (FEST) are reduce family system anxiety, increase the reflective capacity of members, and promote differentiation
Interventions for FEST are education, detriangulation, increase insight, coaching
The multigenerational perspective is individual personalities and patterns among family members have origins from previous generations
Differentiation of Self is defined as the capacity to distinguish between thinking and feeling self AND the ability to differentiate from self and family
Genogram is a tool for assessment and intervention by doing what? Spans three generations of family and gives an visual of the family structures and dynamics
A major difference between Family Emotional Systems and Structural Family Theory is FEST is more reflective in nature and Structural Theory demands more actions from family and social worker
Structural Family Theory concept refers to the structure being the invisible and often unspoken rules …. structures are repetitive patterns of behavior
In Structural Family Therapy, Subsystem are two or more people interacting at the exclusion of others
In Structural Family Therapy executive authority is a person or persons who are the primary decisions-makers
In Structural Family Therapy, boundaries are what preserves physical and emotional separateness for each member to ensure effective functioning.
In Structural Family Therapy, rules are behaviors and responsibilities each family members is expected to adhere
In Structural Family Therapy, roles are the member’s functions within the system
In Structural Family Therapy, alliances are two family members create a subsystem
In Structural Family Therapy, flexibility is the ability for adjustment and change
In Structural Family Therapy, power imbalance is when a less capable family member has more power in the system than appropriate
In Structural Family Therapy, families with too rigid or too diffused boundaries produce situations that are capable of creating members emotionally or physically isolated from each other
In Structural Family Therapy, disengaged and emeshed members are people who are too isolated or too reliant on other family members
The goals of Family Emotional Systems Therapy are • Reduce symptoms of dysfunction • Bring about structural change by: – Modifying the family’s transactional rules – Developing more appropriate boundaries – Creation of an effective hierarchical structure.
The goals for Structural Family Theory are Create structural change, alter boundaries, realign subsystems, resolve immediate symptoms
When assessing a symptoms of an issue understand that a symptom is a -- symptoms are solutions to another problem. What might THAT problem be?
When assessing be sure to put the problem in context When assessing be sure to put the problem in context
Reframing Always reframe the problem so no one is to blame and each person can see how the issue is effecting their lives.
In couple’s therapy never assume never assume both partners wish to stay together
In couple’s therapy ask yourself what life stage the individuals are in and the relationship. They may not all be on the same page.
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