The speakers discuss the importance of considering family structure and cultural norms in diagnosing a client, using the Addams Family as an example. They explore the complexities of diagnosing individual family members within a close-knit and loving yet criminal-praising family, as well as the privileges and potential stigma associated with certain diagnoses. The chapter also touches on the healthy family dynamic and lack of severe consequences within the Addams family.
Are you creepy, spooky, mysterious, or kooky?? Well you've come to the right place because we are talking about The Addams Family!! We are specifically diving into the 1991 film and we are joined by Benjamin Taitz! We ask the eternal question: are the Addams Family a family of "psychopaths"? We also break down the relationship between Fester and his "adoptive" mother, Ms. Craven, as a textbook example of how enmeshment is used within an abusive dynamic. Join us if you dare!
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