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Systemic Approach
Systemic thinking is used primarily in Family therapy.
It is a way of seeing the individual in the context of a family. In simple terms, the individuals are viewed as part of a system that evolves, changes and operates within a structure governed by its own rules, beliefs, culture, myths and legends. Each system follows certain repetitive behaviour patterns and forms of relating; and exists within the wider family and community.
An individual problem
may be seen as a symptom of a dysfunction within the system and may serve
to divert the focus from an underlying problem elsewhere. Most
often, these will occur during transitional stages in the family life cycle.
The major stages being marriage, divorce, new baby, death, adolescence,
mid life and illness.