Question Answered step-by-step Sal Minuchin and other structural therapists believed that you… Sal Minuchin and other structural therapists believed that you change family and individual behavior by joining the system or subsystems, disrupting patterns, and allowing the family to re-structure itself into healthier patterns. One variation of this approach is ESFT (ecosystemic structural family therapy). What population is Ecosystemic structural family therapy designed for? Can it be considered an evidence-based practice? If yes, how? Psychology Social Science Social Psychology MFT 526 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)