Systems theory and family therapy: From a critique on systems theory to a theory on system change

Author(s): Compernolle, T. H. L.

Journal/Book: Contemp Fam Ther. 1997; 19: 233 Spring St, New York, NY 10013-1578. Human Sci Press Inc. 147-175.

Abstract: Some system therapists reject the systemic view for various reasons, often related to violence, victimisation and power. This critique is based on an outdated narrow and incomplete knowledge of linear systems theory. A better understanding of these linear systems theories and of systems levels of organisation already answers much of the critique, but does not explain change. For the latter, a theory of how systems change is necessary for systems therapy in general and family therapy in particular Modern dynamic systems and chaos theory are most useful to understand change, chaos, history, unpredictability and flexibility.

Note: Article Spronck WEEC, Azvu, PCD, Dept Hlth Care & Family Dynam, de Boelelaan 1117, NL-1081 HV Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS

Keyword(s): systems theory; linear systems view; family therapy; THOUGHTS; VIOLENCE; VIEW

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