What is FAMILY OF ORIGIN? definition of FAMILY OF ORIGIN (Psychology Dictionary)
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FAMILY OF ORIGIN

By N., Sam M.S.

refers to the family, or parents an individual was either raised or born into, this may not be the same family as those who have been adopted or where their parents have separated and now live with new parents.

Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "FAMILY OF ORIGIN," in PsychologyDictionary.org, May 11, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/family-of-origin/ (accessed April 20, 2024).
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