Roles in dysfunctional families

In all family systems, individuals take on roles such as the enabler, the hero, the scapegoat, the lost child and the family mascot.

Roles in dysfunctional families

Roles in dysfunctional families

Unlike healthy families where roles may change as people grow, in unhealthy systems, individuals are stuck in their roles. Sometimes attempts to change roles may be met with resistance even when the change is positive, like when an addict tries to get clean. Discover the most common roles in dysfunctional families and learn more about how their role contributes to the family dynamic as a whole.

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