Restoration of emotional bonds in the family system

Abstract

The article reveals the problems of emotional bonds restoration in the family system. Possibilities are analyzed of the systematic approach in the family psychotherapy. The example is given of work with the family system whose members have an addictive behavior. Symptoms of dysfunctions of family relationships are summarized. The goals of psychotherapy are indicated with the family and with each family member. The possibilities are analyzed of these problems solving. Meaningful relationships are specified in resolving the problem of restoration of emotional bonds between family members. The use of art therapy methods is illustrated in the strategy of restoration of the personal boundaries of family members. Changes are analyzed in family functions in the process of psychotherapeutic sessions. Methods of work in the gestalt therapy and the dialogue-phenomenological approach are proposed. The method of own life history description allows its reviewing in different ways. The narrative method activates changes in the awareness of context of life problems.