What is the theory behind this structural family therapy worksheet?

Salvador Minuchin developed the structural family therapy (SFT) approach. It is a type of family therapy that focuses on improving relationships between family members. Family dynamics can be difficult for children and adolescents. Also, dysfunctional family relationships can develop stress and mental health issues for family members.

How will the worksheet help?

This worksheet will help identify the issues in the structure of the family. It can also improve parental coping skills and satisfaction. It facilitates enhancing communication and rebuilding healthy boundaries among family members.

How to use the worksheet?

The therapist provides this worksheet to the client and other family members during the session. It helps in identifying the issues of their family and reducing dysfunctional patterns.

Structural Family Therapy Worksheet

References

What is structural family therapy? (2021, July 20). Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-structural-family-therapy-5193068

Jiménez, L., Hidalgo, V., Baena, S., León, A., & Lorence, B. (2019). Effectiveness of Structural–Strategic Family Therapy in the Treatment of Adolescents with Mental Health Problems and Their Families. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(7).

You can download this worksheet here.