Abstract:
The Family is basic socialization unit of the society. That is the focal point of the develop
country and if the families are healthy and well balanced then there are no conflicts in the
society. The concept of family receives significant attention from both sociologists and
psychologists. Their approach to resolve family issues are known as family counseling which
constitute treatments in the whole family is the focus, rather than an individual family
member. Social scientists have shown that there are three basic human expectations namely
safety, satisfaction of the basic needs and undisturbed life. Also the dynamics arising from
emotional states and interpersonal relationships among the family members contribute to the
personal development and the welfare of each and every family member.
Buddhist family therapy is based on resolving issues before they turn into nasty conflicts.
It‘s an approach based on problem prevention rather than conflict resolution. It addresses
the root causes and effects and find ways to prevent issues from becoming conflicts. If the
husband and wife attend to their duties and responsibilities, their family experiences
harmony and progress. This is the balance of equilibrium conducive for their family to
grow. This is the goal of Buddhist Family therapeutic techniques, through these
Techniques, family members become conscious of their roles, which is essential in
maintaining the equilibrium. The trust between the husband and the wife is the basis for
the welfare of the other family members and it leads to the happy family life. Some of the
major techniques are drawn attention for further application. Those are Mindfulness Based
Buddhist Family Therapy, Buddhist Introspective Family Therapy, Buddhist Reality
Family Therapy, Emotional Control Buddhist Family Therapy, and Cause and Effect
based Buddhist Family Therapy. Buddhist family therapeutic techniques are most effective
to keep happy family life in all space of the world today.
