12-Step Rehab Theory: Focus On Family Interactions And Roles

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An important capability of this theory is to focus on the family’s interactions and roles that they individually paly. They must each recognize that each person in a situation is viewing things form his or her own perspective and acting with the hope of influencing the outcome of the interaction. This family as a whole should study one another and be reminded that they are human beings that are not perfect. Even though, Mr. Wells may seem as if he is an alcoholic in their eyes they should know that it can be fixed. 12-step rehab program is recommended for Mr. Well to reduce some stress and to release his alcohol habit.

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