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The Burden of the "Identified Patient": How Family Systems Scapegoat Sensitive Children
In the realm of family therapy, a profound and often damaging dynamic frequently emerges: the concept of the "identified patient." This psychological term describes a family member—most commonly a child or adolescent—who is cast in the role of the "problem" within a dysfunctional household. Rather than acknowledging systemic issues or shared dysfunction, the family unit…
