Spontaneity, Sociometry and the Warming Up Process in Family Therapy

Abstract

The central task of the family therapist is to help the family generate spontaneous interaction with one another. Spontaneity is the catalyzer for emotions, thoughts and actions, and the fact remains that people need association with others to spark their spontaneity. Family members can do this for one another; however, families in need of help oftentimes have lost the ability to relate to one another at this level. Many families requesting therapy have a style of interacting which blocks spontaneity; rejection or isolation of members is the result.