Human Systems Consultant- Using Family Therapy in Organizations

This paper describes and demonstrates the application of family systems therapy to the workplace. Practical applications of family systems therapy are reviewed, including consultation with organizations, counseling troubled employees, and working with family-owned and -operated busines.-^es, Basic similarities and diflerences between organizations and families are discussed Examples of specific concepts and techniques that have been shown to be efiective in organizations are presented. These include assessment, triangulation, homeostasis, difTerentiation, coalitions, and boundaries, A background in family systems therapy, as well as a general understanding of organizational dynamics. IS shown to be valuable for consultants working with organizations.