Family, the smallest unit and cornerstone of society, is the determinant of individuals' psychodevelopment processes and psychological
health or ill-health. The natural and safe place where a person can meet his needs is his own family.
An agreement has not yet been reached on the definition of family. According to the most frequently used approach to the family
systemic perspective; Family is defined as a complex structure consisting of individuals who share a history, have emotional ties, and plan strategies to meet the needs of individual family members
and the needs of the family as a whole.
Family. Families that fulfill their functions and provide satisfaction to their members are called healthy families.
Sharing emotions
Accepting individual differences
Development of feelings of interest and love
Cooperation
A sense of humor
Meeting basic needs for survival and security
Problem solving
A broad philosophical thought
Commitment
Appreciation
Communication
Spending time together
Spirituality
Coping skills
p>Unhealthy families may occur due to the inability to fulfill several different parts of family functions adequately.
The strength of the family is determined by the communication within the family. In today's conditions, communication may not be given sufficient importance due to developing technology, socioeconomic
problems, etc.
Humphyres (1998) defined the communication patterns of healthy and unhealthy families.
Active listening
Non-judgement
Freeing
Empathy
Equalization
Openness
Preparedness
Consistency
Judgment
Control
Supremacy
Rigidity
Neutralization
Contrastive messages
Double message
Over-acceptance/over-criticism
Personalization
Scapegoat do not do
Changing the target
Triangulation
Myths
Secrets
Any situation that causes a crisis in the family, professional may require assistance. First year of marriage, postpartum period, adolescence of children, children The process of leaving home and the retirement period are candidate periods for a family crisis. One of the most common reasons for application is the crisis that occurs when one of the spouses has an extramarital affair and the other spouse finds out about it. In any case where communication between individuals deteriorates, conflicts intensify, and people begin to express themselves as unhappy, it is necessary to review the relationship with the help of an outside expert.
it is possible to prevent irreversible consequences by ensuring its structure.
Although it is very rare in our country, in many countries around the world, couples often prefer to receive counseling about their relationships before getting married and to take healthier steps towards their marriage.
Or, a couple about to divorce may wish to receive counseling services
to evaluate their separation process.
In couple/family therapy, various theoretical approaches in this field are used. Using this method, information about the family is collected and family patterns are examined. Individuals' motivations within the relationship, their expectations from the relationship, personality
and behavioral characteristics and their reflections on the relationship, communication patterns, genograms, and coalitions within the relationship are studied. From time to time, homework is given to try to repair the broken areas in the relationship
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