"Super Hero Mom" An exploration of Emotional Intelligence with Structural family therapy on Domestic violence victims

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine the utilization of family system perspective especially Structural Family Therapy and its use in a clinical context in addition to the use of Emotional Intelligence model. An in-depth literature review explores the history and development of the model of therapy as well as examining the assessment, intervention, and termination phases of treatment. A critique of the models included, questioning several core positions offered by the literatures. A case application involving a mother rescuing her children from a domestic violent marriage is explored within the context of Structural Family Therapy and Emotional Intelligence.