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Sibling position suggests that the birth order of children affects their personalities and behaviors. Social workers can apply this concept in understanding family dynamics and individual client issues within the context of their sibling position.

Homeostasis in family systems theory refers to the family's tendency to resist change and maintain equilibrium. In social work, understanding homeostasis helps professionals recognize why some families resist interventions or changes to their established patterns, which can affect the course of treatment.

The family projection process describes the transmission of emotional problems from parents to children. Social workers need to understand this process to break the cycle of dysfunction and assist in fostering a healthier family environment.

Triangulation is a process where a two-person relationship brings in a third person to stabilize their own relationship. Social workers must identify and address triangulation to reduce dysfunctional alignments and support direct communication between family members.

This concept explains how family patterns are passed across generations. Social workers use this knowledge to identify harmful patterns and assist families in developing more adaptive behaviors.

Differentiation of self involves the degree to which an individual can separate their own intellectual and emotional functioning from that of the family. Social workers utilize this concept to promote healthy independence and emotional stability within family members.