Systemic Therapy
In Systemic Therapy, we approach the person and their request from a system's perspective. We consider the individual as a member of systems and any symptom or problem as a result of systemic dynamics. According to Systemic therapy, we are born and grown within systems, that are groups of strong influence, dominated by the family.
Systemic Therapy is an approach that applies Systemic theory. It emerged in the 1940s and shifted the focus from individuals to the interconnected "whole" and from personal traits to relationships. In any system, all members are intricately connected, constantly interacting and influencing each other. Understanding the behaviour of one individual is insufficient without considering the dynamics of the entire system. The family serves as the primary system, the central reference point for every person. From a systemic perspective, any symptom or problem a person brings to therapy is seen as comprehensible within the context of their significant relationships and reflects dysfunction within those relationships
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One aspect of Systemic Science and Family Therapy is Family Constellation, which applies the Phenomenological Systemic Theory. Founded by German psychotherapist and philosopher Bert Hellinger in the 1980s, it integrates elements from various psychotherapy approaches such as Psychoanalysis, Analytical Psychology, Somatic Therapy, Hypnosis, Attachment Theory, Transactional Analysis, Person-Centered Psychotherapy, Gestalt, Psychodrama, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Systems Theory, with a particular emphasis on Systemic Family Therapy.
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Who is a suitable candidate for Systemic Therapy?
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Systemic Therapy is suitable for almost everyone, except those seeking solely advice and behavioural guidance. It is best suited for individuals who have the patience and willingness to explore their symptoms and delve into their deeper meanings. Sometimes, this process can be emotionally challenging, but proponents of this approach believe it to be the most effective method for individuals to find their own inner strength and facilitate healing.
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