Think about your own family of origin, and try to identify one or…

Question Answered step-by-step Think about your own family of origin, and try to identify one or… Think about your own family of origin, and try to identify one or two examples of “relationship patterns” that characterized that system. How did these develop, and when? It might be interesting to talk with some other family members about these patterns. “Individuals typically develop a sense of self in the context of their family of origin. Children who are shown love and kept safe may develop a strong sense of self, but if love and safety are frequently unavailable, a child’s sense of self may be weak or damaged. Most families will have some negative aspects as well as positive ones, and any and all family traits may have an effect on a person’s adult life.” https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/family-of-origin-issues  My personal family of origin consisted of a mother who was super nurturing and supportive, but my dad was an alcoholic who emotionally abandoned me. My parents eventually divorced when I was 12 and I lived in a single parent home with my mother from then on.  Please use this in your answer to the first question to make it personally applicable to me.  Psychology Social Science Social Psychology SW 7505 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)