The psychodynamic approach looks at the personality development and emotional processes within each member of the family group as well as how the family interacts, and how this is reflected by the psychodynamics of each individual (Gurman & Lebow, 1995). By contrast, the cognitive-behavioral approach looks at the interacti

ons of the individuals within the group as well as how the family as a whole functions. This approach looks at behaviors between individuals and communication patterns, and focuses on improved communication styles and problem-solving (Gurman & Lebow, 1995).

Very often these families exhibit open conflict. While this will help the therapist observe immediate problems, the family unit as a whole will respond to changes in any member of the family. Whether a psychodynamic or a cognitive-behavioral approach is used, the family unit may resist change, sometime

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