What comes to your mind when you hear phrases such as “a group of persons of common ancestry” or “a social unit usually consisting of one or two parents and their children”? The safest and most sure answer would be the word family, right? Anyone can define the word family in numerous ways but there is no doubt that it is in one’s own family that one can find the immediate support and the love without the added hesitations. Moreover, a family still has a lot to offer.
Currently, when we take a closer to what is happening in our society, we will come face to face with too much negativity. Negativity in the forms of individuals commending crimes and what not. This would guide us to question on why is this happening. Is this the consequence of the said slow breakdown of the family?
An individual’s first group of interaction happens in the family. This is the place one obtains the set of values and behaviors important to the individual. These values and behaviors are the tools he will be using in exploring and getting his way through the world. Whatever the individual experiences will be imitated upon his actions on the world. It is safe to say that when one shows negative actions, it is a reflection from the kind of family he owns. The many changes of family life have leaded us to the life we are living right now.
According to the recent statistics, many different psychological disorders have been appearing and causing numerous problems. Every family has its own laws that rules each family members attitudes and behaviors. This is a kind of theory that takes a look into the complex system of the family that works for balance maintenance. With this, we can say that one of the most vital factors in developing abnormal behavior is the family.
When one is faced with the dilemma of abnormal behavior, how does one solve it? When we take note of the family system theories, the answer lies in the different family programs offered by specialists. Of the different family programs, one of the very helpful is the family systems therapy. Family systems therapy basis it’s principle on the idea that a psychological disorder within a member of the family is created by the dysfunctional family system. Thus, its way of treatment is to dispute the present dysfunctional dynamics and the altering of this dysfunctional dynamics to a more adaptive one. The therapist should be in charge to help families reinforce the significance of family values. One way of treatment is by reinforcement. Reinforcement is by showing approval of the good behaviors being shown by the family member while discouraging negative behaviors. There should always be a taking part from the family because family dynamics can constantly support children’s disorder.
Yet, the kind of culture where an individual belongs should be depended upon by the kind of family programs to be used. It is most helpful in a culture where family orientation is highly valued. Examples of countries containing this kind of culture are Native American, Hispanic, African, and Asian American cultures. One should just find something suitable to fit his or her kind of needs.
Family programs are needed to treat the patients family that will help the patient to recover.