After a structural therapist has assessed the family structure, the next goal for treatment might be to:

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After assessing the family structure, the primary goal for treatment in structural therapy is to realign the boundaries and hierarchy of the family system to promote growth and resolve problems. This may involve restructuring patterns of behavior or relationships within the family to create a more functional system. While rigid boundaries may be appropriate in some circumstances, the goal is not to solely make boundaries more rigid but to facilitate a balanced and healthy system. Diffuse boundaries may also be problematic and repairing emotional damage alone does not address the underlying structural issues in the family system. Introducing new patterns of behavior may be a useful technique for achieving the goal of realigning the family system's structure.

After a Structural Therapist Has Assessed the Family Structure, the Next