Family therapy often explores how roles within a family are assigned, accepted, and challenged. The story of "the good daughter" is a prime example of how predetermined roles can influence individual behavior and family interactions.
In Salvador Minuchin’s structural model, clear boundaries between subsystems (parents, children) are essential. The therapist might physically move seats so Elena sits with siblings rather than between her parents. She would be coached to say, "Mom and Dad, this is your discussion," thereby disengaging from their conflicts. family therapy elena koshka the good daught top