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"Enmeshment" and "fusion".

J Klugman

    Family Process
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    This study explores family therapy concepts of enmeshment and fusion. Different therapeutic approaches arise from focusing on the family system versus the individual within it.

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    Area of Science:

    • Family Therapy
    • Psychology
    • Systems Theory

    Background:

    • Family therapy utilizes various theoretical frameworks.
    • Two related concepts, enmeshment and fusion, are central to different schools of thought.
    • Understanding these concepts is crucial for effective therapeutic interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between enmeshment and fusion in family therapy.
    • To differentiate the therapeutic approaches based on the focus of analysis.
    • To clarify the conceptual distinctions between structural and fusion-focused family therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of family therapy literature.
    • Comparison of two distinct schools of family therapy.
    • Examination of the concepts of enmeshment and fusion.

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    Main Results:

    • Enmeshment and fusion are presented as interchangeable concepts.
    • The level of focus (system vs. individual) dictates the therapeutic approach.
    • Structural family therapy focuses on the system, while fusion-focused therapy centers on the individual within the system.

    Conclusions:

    • The distinction between enmeshment and fusion lies in the therapeutic lens.
    • Therapeutic strategies are tailored to the chosen level of focus.
    • This differentiation aids in understanding and applying different family therapy models.