family - Depth Psychology Alliance2024-03-28T11:54:33Zhttps://depthpsychologyalliance.com/group/mft-and-depth-archetypal-psychology/forum/topics/feed/tag/familyThe Family Shadowhttps://depthpsychologyalliance.com/group/mft-and-depth-archetypal-psychology/forum/topics/the-family-shadow2013-05-14T01:33:05.000Z2013-05-14T01:33:05.000ZEd Koffenbergerhttps://depthpsychologyalliance.com/members/EdKoffenberger<div><p>We often speak of the individual shadow yet, as some religious traditions emphasize, the couple becomes as "one flesh." Assuming some lived reality of this belief, that must mean couples must have shadows as it (the couple) individuates as a couple. Is that even possible or is this an understanding that shows where MFT theories and depth understandings part company? An individuating couple? Is there a family shadow? And if there is, how does one approach such a shadow in therapy, assuming that the couple/family is there due to the shadow wanting to be recognized? Would like to hear your thoughts.</p></div>Collaborative Research: What is "family?"https://depthpsychologyalliance.com/group/mft-and-depth-archetypal-psychology/forum/topics/collaborative-research-what-is-family2012-01-06T20:10:31.000Z2012-01-06T20:10:31.000ZEd Koffenbergerhttps://depthpsychologyalliance.com/members/EdKoffenberger<div><p>The term "family" is used by everyone from therapists, to politicians, to religious leaders to designate something, to draw upon emotional responses, to harken back to some vague family values agenda. But what is "family" today? As I was growing up, "family" was mom, dad, and kids. Anything outside that was not a real family and somehow "less than." I propose a collaborative research project that intends to define what "family" means today. It would involve 1) constructing a list of loose questions related to the concept "family," 2) interviewing people at random (this can be discussed), then 3) collating the information and 4) sharing the results with whomever might be interested.</p>
<p>If you would like to be part of this semi-scientific endeavor, please respond by answering within this subgroup.</p>
<p>I'm also just plain curious as to this process of shared research through the use of technology.</p>
<p>Thanks for considering.</p>
<p>Ed</p></div>