APPLYING FAMILY THERAPY IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
PURPOSE
To promote family health by highlighting the importance of family relationships in the development of children’s behaviors. Since school plays an important role in a child’s formative years, the education system must be sufficiently equipped to understand major family dynamics that may impact the child’s behavior for a more holistic approach in the art of raising children.
Rationale
In our work with children’s mental health problems, we have diligently developed a family-oriented approach to address not only the symptoms or the “illness”, but also how it can be measured physiologically in relation to family dynamics. Specifically, we have devised an assessment protocol to measure the linkage between the presenting problem of the youth and what exactly in the interparental relationship is causing the problem. By treating the entire family system in which the individual is embedded, instead of focusing only on the presenting problem, this approach can open up new treatment possibilities for many hard-to-treat cases. It also empowers families to repair their relational difficulties and work toward more satisfying relationships.
We have accumulated a vast volume of writings and videos on the sharing from live families, which formed a powerful framework for the teaching of family health. This body of work has been presented in the international arena. With a grant from the Rusy and Purviz Shroff Charitable Foundation, we can introduce this approach to the education system, to create a ripple effect in acknowledging family relationships as an important element in children’s educational system.
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