family psychotherapy: equilibrium
Equilibrium (balance) is the maintenance of a stable condition within a system; changes within the system itself or disturbances from without are compensated for. Equilibrium thus implies merely the relative constancy of a system, condition, or structure for a certain period of time.*
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*Extracted with permission from Simon, Fritz et al Language of Family Therapy - A Systemic Vocabulary and Source Book (Family Process Press Series) Paperback 1985 Family Process, Inc.