Question- Explain the component of Healthy Family Relationships.

Answer -

The key elements of a family system are its members + beliefs + roles + rules + assets + limitations + goals + boundaries + subsystems (e.g., siblings) + environment - a larger system of systems, or meta system.

(1) The first critical component in healthy family relationships is healthy communication : This would be communication that is not steeped in blaming. It is communication that is open and accepting. Communication where the family can sit and talk together without fear of reprisals.

(2) This leads into the second critical component respect : We need to respect all members of the family no matter how old or young. Each member brings something special and unique to the family. Cultivating our ability to appreciate, hear and respect every family member’s viewpoint is crucial.

(3) Another critical component in healthy family relationships is love : If we are communicating effectively, respecting our differences (rather than pushing against them) AND trying to let go of past mistakes, we can feel the love that is naturally there.

(4) The last is critical component liking all the family members : Now, this does not mean liking every family member constantly. We do not always like every member of our family all the time. But in the healthiest of situations we like all the different members, most of the time.

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