This summer in Family Systems Theory, I am learning to see how patterns show up in relationships and how family therapy models offer different entry points for intervention. In the new post, I reflect on practicing these ideas through role play and on what it means to bring a systems lens to clinical work. Read more: https://roqueneto.com/2025/08/05/practicing-systems-thinking-in-family-therapy/

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Practicing Systems Thinking in Family Therapy

Viewing families from a systemic perspective makes clear that a presenting issue is rarely just about the person in front of you. Anxiety, conflict avoidance, and loyalty often reveal how people ar…

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One of the most interesting things I've been able to implement is creating a genogram for myself as the index person and analysing my own situation (fully acknowledging the sheer amount of bias that will exist).

This has probably been one of the most interesting and useful experiences I have had throughout this entire degree!

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