Abstract: | ![]() SUMMARY This article addresses two of the major theoretical considerations that undergird the Relational Systems Model for Family Therapy. The concept of life realities posits that all that exists in the realm of human relationships may be viewed as a circle of reality consisting of self, other, context, and spiritual, Inviting clients to connect with these realities rather than human-created versions helps clients bring into awareness vital information that is actually present, but not manifest in the clients' problem-saturated lives. The self-differentiation process for the therapist is proposed as the therapeutic energy that enables clients to expand their awareness of vital parts of reality. |