In reference to the question of how and to what extent an individual develops the
feeling of self-worth or worthlessness, individual psychology and
family therapy find themselves on common ground. The emphasis in ego psychology
is on an individual's developing and maintaining a feeling of self-esteem in
order to survive. How this happens depends on intrapsychic
evaluation processes (from a psychoanalytic
viewpoint these are seen as an aspect of the "ideal self" or
"superego") and standards, as well as on interactions and, in particular, on
familial processes having to do with negotiation of acknowledgment. The latter is of
central interest for family theory and practice.*
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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.
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