Family Systems Theory
- The whole is greater than some of its parts.
- Boundaries
- Every person has a role in life if that person isn't their then something is wrong.
-If moms not happy no ones happy.
- Feedback talk with each other.
Exchange Theory
- When unbalanced it disconnects.
Symbolic Theory
- Everything is symbolic: words behaviors, looks.
- Most of what happens between people is through symbolism.
Conflict Theory
- Everything happens with some sort of conflict. When you have capable people there is conflict (not necessarily aggressiveness).
Rigid Boundaries- Sense of not being well connected with family.
Defuse Boundaries- Not clear a little to close.
Clear Boundaries- Noticeable, obvious.