This study aims to show that the adoption of the cybernetic perspective is appropriate in
dealing with relationship problems of interacting and communicating individuals since it
authenticates the inclusion of the therapist in the therapeutic system, and thus the
creation of a reality by all involved, and not just the therapist alone. The constructivist
view of the world and the systemic theoretical assumptions are recognized as the required
framework for the adopted cybernetic approach. The consideration of the
stability/change nature of change is acknowledged as forming the most essential aspects
of the change that system require. Thus addressing both stability of what clients need to
maintain of themselves, as well as what they want to change is important.
The action research methodology used in this research ensured a focus on the actions of
the therapist/social worker while facilitating a therapeutic process with a family.
Therefore attention could be given to areas requiring change through the planning,
acting and reflecting steps throughout the process. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Science (Mental Health))
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/13180 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Dagada, Sharon Sarah |
| Contributors | Grobler, H. D. (Hanka Dorothee) |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource ([6], 113 leaves) : ill. |
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