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Focuses on the relationships within the family.

Family members affect and are affects by all other family members. When change occurs for one, all are affected. Family members develop boundaries, the delineate who is in the family at any given time.

organizational structures and roles for accomplishing tasks are developed as well as shared beliefs, rules, verbal and non verbal communication patterns.

Each person has their own unique perspective on what goes on in the family.

All members are mutually influencing.

Relationships are woven into patterns and processes.