Therapy model

Structural Family Therapy

Structural family therapy focuses on family organization, boundaries, and interaction patterns. Interventions often aim to shift structure in ways that support healthier functioning across subsystems and relationships.

Key concepts

  • Family subsystems and roles
  • Boundaries: rigid, diffuse, clear
  • Hierarchy and parental executive functioning
  • Enactments and interaction pattern observation
  • Reframing and restructuring strategies
  • Cultural context and power dynamics
  • Empirical evidence and application areas