- Assessment

Aim of the Assessment:  Estimate health of the system

Health is only  possible if:

• all process dimensions (targets) are represented.  Assess strategies in all Process Dimensions
• the person/family is satisfied with the emphasis and the strategies within the dimensions (cultural patterns). Let the person/family evaluate their own strategies
• the person's or family's interchange with the environment is positive (person/family is satisfied; strategies are in agreement with environmental norms). Assess the quality of Individuation from the perspective of all involved.  
• there is no excessive anxiety. Assess individual and family Coherence.

Therefore:

The Assessment of the quality and balance of the process dimensions addresses the system's Health.  

 

 

Assess Health Patterns within the Process Dimensions (For Details see "The Framework of Systemic Organization" Tables 2.1 and 2.2)

 

System Maintenance	Coherence
Family Structure                                                                Housing and Community Self Care/Family Roles Activities, Rituals, Relaxation Rhythms, Schedules, Planning Levels (Needs) of Human Development Mental Stimulation Religious Patterns	Family Identity  Integrity/Togetherness  Connectedness  Security, Helpfulness  Love, Respect for Family Members  Culture/Shared Values  Inner Peace/Acceptance

 

Individuation	System Change
Experiencing, Learning/ Sharing Experiences Working, Creating/Sharing and Respecting Differences Relationships in Family/ Friendships  New Information/ Open Discussions Relationship Roles in the Family/ Networking Outside Involvement in Outside Happenings Values and Ideologies/Finding Purpose	Change of Attitude  Change of Values  Change of Roles and Structure  Available Resources to make Changes  Problems with Adjustments