Chapter 13: Family Systems Theory Video Blog

Video Title: Family Session: Judy, Pam, and Adrian

   From this video it would seem as though the mother is using emotional Distance in order to deal with anxiety she may be feeling because of her daughter. As the daughter becomes upset, and angry at the mothers comments more and more distance and placed between them. the daughter also may be dealing with issues of self-esteem and self-worth. It sounds as though the mothers comments about appearance are quite harsh, perhaps unintentionally, and as a result could be damaging Pam's self-esteem. The comments may also represent analogical statements with a secondary meaning of Pam having the inability to take care of herself.