Further Introduction to Systemic Therapy

Why work systemically?

Conditions that get given labels such as depression and anxiety are often effects of relationship problems. Even when conditions have a clear biological basis, psychological and relationship problems have a real impact on the levels of distress and likelihood of relapse. 

When systemic family therapists see someone in psychological distress, they look first for ways that existing relationships could be adapted to better help that person. 

Problems are being treated in the context in which they…