What communication patterns/messages have been passed from your family of origin (FOO), representing key intergenerational transmissions? To what extent have you been influenced by these patterns/messages?
Identify one or more narratives/themes that serve to create family meanings of a family you know.
Circular causality is defined as; forces moving in many directions simultaneously. Within a family, any action by one member affects all other members and the family as a whole. Provide two (2) examples in your own family characterized by circularity. Discuss how the communication occurs.
Take a position and discuss whether the conflict is inevitable and necessary for the development of family relationships. Justify your stand with examples.
