Functional & Dysfunctional family Roles

Functional & Dysfunctional family Roles: "Family Roles

It is widely acknowledged that the effect that our family and chosen role model's has upon us is fundamental to our individual development.

In a dysfunctional or psychologically unhealthy family we inherit or develop negative roles or defence mechanisms that we can become trapped in. These are often manifested most when under stress or in a crisis situation where our learnt defence mechanisms become effective.

In contrast to functional or healthy families that foster positive development where trust, love and honest, open relationships thrive, dysfunctional families may produce insecurities and stop ‘normal’ development."

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posted by Robert Heard at 1:43 PM