Family Circumplex Model

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Family Circumplex Model

• Is a graphic representation of dynamic
  relationships within families

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Adaptability

• Families must change for changing inputs into
  system

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Cohesion

• a feeling of emotional closeness with another
  person

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Communication

• Facilitation dimension

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Insert Overhead

• Hurry up Scott

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Whats taking you so long?
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Hello...put the overhead up already!
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Will someone please assist our technically
challenged instructor...
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Ranges

• Enmeshed
• Disengaged
• Chaotic
• Rigid

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Family Types

• Chaotic Enmeshed
• Chaotic Disengaged
• Rigidly Enmeshed
• Rigidly Disengaged

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Balanced Family Example

• What family do you know that is balanced?

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Changes over time
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Pros and cons