Family Systems & Theory
This perspective focuses on how family members interact as a unit rather than as separate individuals.
Family systems perspective/theory
Families are considered the primary conduit for transmitting this.
Culture
This parenting function helps children understand rules and expectations.
Guidance
The first level of engagement where family members are "testing the waters."
Tentative Engagement
Historically, alcoholism was viewed as this type of problem.
A moral issue
2x Multiplier
These are the two broad theories that apply to many family theories.
Developmental theories
Systemic theories
DAILY DOUBLE
These decisions occur when practitioners impose their own cultural values on clients.
Ethnocentric Decisions
Being emotionally and physically available to children is this parenting function.
Accessibility
The deeper level of engagement where family members commit to treatment.
Investment
This model views alcoholism as a disease affecting the entire family.
Disease Model
This systemic concept refers to the structures that separate family members, subsystems, and the family from its environment.
Boundaries
The Culture Ring identifies this many dimensions that influence parenting.
Eight
4x Points
Name all four parenting functions.
Discipline
guidance
nurturance
accessibility
During tentative engagement, the therapist must first accomplish this.
Commitment to attending sessions
This model focuses on homeostasis, family roles, and interaction patterns.
Family systems model
The developmental principle stating that earlier stages provide the foundation for later stages.
The Epigenetic Principle
Along with being loveable, children should become this according to parenting outcomes.
Limitable
This parenting function helps children conform to externally imposed limits.
Discipline
One of the five common concerns family members may have when entering treatment, alongside blame, guilt, exclusion, and pressure.
Issues of Culture
Research found that alcoholics whose spouses participated in treatment improved significantly in this area
Marital harmony
Families attempt to maintain this state of balance and stability.
Homeostasis
When culture conflicts with abuse legislation, practitioners must always uphold these.
Laws of the dominant culture
This function develops a child's self-worth through responsiveness to needs.
Nurturance
3x Multiplier
The three steps used to get family members to the first session.
Tuning in
selecting the mode of invitation
facilitating initial interest
When one family member becomes sober, the resulting changes can create tension because they disrupt this tendency toward stability.
Homeostasis