Family influence has been heavy on my mind lately. Watching my own family, I'm feeling how much I love them and no matter what kind of day I have, seeing them reminds me of who I am. They help me regain my focus not by doing anything special, but by just being and allowing me to just be.
As we know, there are so many studies and theories that exist to examine and to explain the degree of family influence on development.
My perspective on family influence is in line with Dr. Murray Bowen's Family Systems Theory in which the basic premise is that an individual cannot be understood in isolation. Whether we admit to it or not, we are interdependent at some level. Using genograms (http://www.genopro.com/genogram/family-systems-theory/) with some of my clients has proven to be an eye opening experience and very beneficial in identifying patterns, causes of behavior, triggers, and a plan to stop the cycle.
Family is a huge factor in development, but is it the single most important one?
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- Trinka
- A little about me? Well, I am from Georgia, love to cook, like to dance, enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and write poetry. I am also a licensed counselor in the state of Georgia, and I have a Master's degree in Psychology. I have a private practice offering online therapy services, and it's so exciting! You may view my full profile and go to my website to learn more about me and online therapy.
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