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Passivity, Paradox, and Change in Family Systems Robert Musvey Abstract Problem families which respond to treat- zicnt with passivity are considered as resit- ing change in the Family system. When di- rect methods of therapy have proven to he uunsueeessfnl, strategie. paradoxical inter- yentions may break the symbiosis in the family and permit change and growth. The compatibility and utility of such TA’ con- ‘cepts and approaches as script, coun- terseript messages, injunctions permission, and stroking ore considered and illustrated. Three case studies iMustrating wnderstand- ing strategic therapy from a TA perspective areincluded. TA ean be used directly with famities (McClendon, 1977; Bader, 1982; Bader, MeCiendon, Kaas, and Roper, 1982), Par of the power ard attractiveness of TA therspists stems from their willingtess to incorporate other approaches when appropriate (e.g., James and Jongeward, 1977; Goulding and Goulding, 1978). Twill discuss how the use of paradox i strategic Family therapy is eompati- ble with TA. ‘When a family successfully responds to di- rect TA ioterventons. the members change ther seript positions and give up games wita their scpporting rackets ts they grow in spon- tuneity, intimacy, and aweroaess. However, some families continually disqualify therapeu tic efforts and seem “stuck” in theit losing transactional patterns. A family thal is not conimmunicating constructively or relating posi- tively appears “locked into” second- and third- degree games, stamp collecting, racket feel ings, and injunctions leading to a negative setipt payofl. In general, the capacities for positive stoking and growth are inhibited, & problem family overemphasizes relationship Vol 13, No.1, Saruary 1983 “Take care of me”) and script Help me Fit ‘my injunctions") contracts (Beme, 1961):0 the

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