As much as we may like for all people in the family to get along, this may not materialize for many of us. Even though some family members or relations may appear to be beyond repair, there are often ways of conducting oneself differently in the family that improve things for everyone. I find working with families gratifying and take from psychodynamic and systems theories to structure the process. A yearlong training in Postgraduate Program in Bowen Family Systems Theory and its Applications has given me solid foundations of principles operating in family environments.