The Application of Knowledge on Systemic Family Therapy in Social Work Practice

Cilj rada je prikazati neke mogućnosti primjene načela i tehnika obiteljske sistemske terapije u praksi socijalnog radu s različitim grupama korisnika. Uvodno su prikazani rezultati suvremenih istraživanja o obitelji i teorije obitelji s naglaskom na izazovima s kojima se u suvremeno doba obitelj suočava. Zatim su iznesene temeljne spoznaje i opisani modeli sistemske obiteljske terapije. Konačno, u završnom dijelu istaknute su neke bitne odrednice i mogućnosti primjene sistemskog pristupa u praksi socijalnog rada, posebice u procjeni obiteljskih problema i dinamika te komunikacije unutar obitelji, kao i tehnike sistemskog pristupa koje socijalni radnici primjenjuju u svakodnevnom radu.The aim of this paper is to present possibilities of applying family systemic therapy principles and techniques in social work practice with different beneficiaries groups. In the introductory section of the paper, the findings of modern research on the family and family theories are presented, with an emphasis on the challenges that families face in modern times. Further on the basic knowledge and models of systemic family therapy are presented. In the closing section important elements and possibilities of applying the systemic approach in social work practice are highlighted, especially with regards to the assessment of family problems and family communication dynamics, as well as systemic approach techniques that social workers apply in their daily work