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A genogram is a graphic representation of a family tree that displays detailed data on relationships among individuals. In Family Therapy, it is used to engage clients in depicting family relationships and patterns of behavior over time.

Differentiation of self refers to the ability to separate feelings and thoughts. Within Family Therapy, individuals learn to become more self-reliant and less emotionally dependent on the family of origin.

Family homeostasis refers to the tendency of families to resist change in order to maintain a set of stable relationships and functioning. In Family Therapy, this concept is used to understand resistance to change and to develop strategies that help families adapt to new dynamics whilst maintaining balance.

Systems Theory is an approach that views the family as an emotional unit that operates under systems principles. Family Therapy uses this theory to understand and improve the relational dynamics by considering each member's role in the system.

Triangular relationships refer to the concept where a two-person relationship is experiencing tension, and a third person is drawn in to stabilize the situation. In Family Therapy, therapists look for patterns of triangulation to help families understand and resolve indirect communication and conflict.

Boundary Making involves the process of establishing clear limits and rules that govern the behavior of family members. In Family Therapy, setting healthy boundaries is important for functional family dynamics and for protecting individual members' autonomy.

Circular causality refers to the idea that events in a system are interconnected and that cause and effect are not linear but circular. Family Therapy uses this concept to help families understand how their actions and reactions are linked in a cycle and how to break maladaptive patterns.

Double bind is a situation in which a person receives two or more conflicting messages, with one negating the other. In Family Therapy, therapists might expose these paradoxical communications to help families overcome conflicts that stem from these complex binds.

Communication Theory explores the channels and modes of communication within a system. In Family Therapy, this theory is employed to analyze and improve the way family members interact and understand each other's verbal and non-verbal messages.