Linking Human Systems: Article Analysis

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In this paper, I will be writing a journal review on the article called, “Linking Human Systems: Strengthening Individuals, Families, and Communities in the Wake of Mass Trauma” written by Judith Landau, Mona Mittal, and Elizabeth Wieling (2008). This will include connecting the journal article with the textbook called, “Systems Theory in Action: Applications to Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy” written by Shelly Smith-Acuna (2011). Additionally, I will analyze the journal article including questions and ideas which relate to a career working with traumatized groups. Lastly, I will discuss further study opportunities. The journal article is written about the Linking Human Systems Approach which can help families to cope during crisis. …show more content…
People have a vital line which connects individuals and families with the past, present, and future. During a crisis this can become disconnected and if left unresolved can create a variety of problems such as addiction. Therefore, using the Link Approach can intervene and provide support systems which help create empowerment and reconnection. Having secure connections promotes resilience (Landau, Mittal, & Wieling, 2008, pp. …show more content…
There is researched data to validate the effectiveness of family coming together for an intervention and staying connect throughout recovery. What about people who do not have any family support? There are substance abusers who have hurt their family members so significantly, that the family has had to cut its ties with the substance abuser. This can happen when a family has supported the substance abuser over and over with no success. It can happen when the substance abuser becomes physically aggressive and dangerous to be around. It can happen for numerous different reasons. In these cases the substance abuser will not only need to recover from substance abuse but need additional support to learn how to reconnect with their family. Further study could be directed towards a community coming together to support substance abuser who have no family to help