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Family therapy perspectives call for a conceptual shift from evaluating individuals to focusing on:
Family therapy perspectives call for a conceptual shift from evaluating individuals to focusing on:
In structural-strategic family therapy, ______ must occur in a family before an individual's symptoms can be reduced or eliminated.
In structural-strategic family therapy, ______ must occur in a family before an individual's symptoms can be reduced or eliminated.
Feminism, multiculturalism, and postmodern social constructionism are models of family therapy that treat clients as
Feminism, multiculturalism, and postmodern social constructionism are models of family therapy that treat clients as
From the family systems perspective, symptoms are often viewed as
From the family systems perspective, symptoms are often viewed as
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What is the technique in family therapy that casts a new light on a problem and provides a different interpretation for a problematic situation?
What is the technique in family therapy that casts a new light on a problem and provides a different interpretation for a problematic situation?
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The systems perspective implies that
The systems perspective implies that
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A tool for collecting and organizing key relationships in a three-generational extended family is a
A tool for collecting and organizing key relationships in a three-generational extended family is a
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In the assessment process, questions a family therapist might ask include all of the following, except
In the assessment process, questions a family therapist might ask include all of the following, except
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The techniques of joining, boundary setting, unbalancing, reframing, ordeals, enactments, and paradoxical interventions are most likely to be part of which approach to family therapy?
The techniques of joining, boundary setting, unbalancing, reframing, ordeals, enactments, and paradoxical interventions are most likely to be part of which approach to family therapy?
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We create, maintain, and live by often ______ that we hope will keep the family (and each of its members) functional.
We create, maintain, and live by often ______ that we hope will keep the family (and each of its members) functional.
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Therapists begin to form a relationship with clients from the moment of
Therapists begin to form a relationship with clients from the moment of
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Chun Hei is a Korean immigrant who has been separated from her family and friends for over a year since she came to the United States with her husband. She spends her days taking care of their two young children while he goes to work and feels increasingly depressed without her support system. It is likely that a family therapist who meets Chun Hei would
Chun Hei is a Korean immigrant who has been separated from her family and friends for over a year since she came to the United States with her husband. She spends her days taking care of their two young children while he goes to work and feels increasingly depressed without her support system. It is likely that a family therapist who meets Chun Hei would
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Structural family therapy includes all of the following goals except for bringing about structural change by
Structural family therapy includes all of the following goals except for bringing about structural change by
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To prevent his parents from leaving the house, Miguel throws temper tantrums. His parents have given into his demands and never go out to dinner or to movies anymore. A structural-strategic therapist working with Miguel and his parents will most likely
To prevent his parents from leaving the house, Miguel throws temper tantrums. His parents have given into his demands and never go out to dinner or to movies anymore. A structural-strategic therapist working with Miguel and his parents will most likely
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If we hope to work therapeutically with an individual, it is critical to consider him or her within the
If we hope to work therapeutically with an individual, it is critical to consider him or her within the
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A limitation of the family systems model is that
A limitation of the family systems model is that
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Which approach assumes that a family can best be understood when it is analyzed from at least a three-generational perspective?
Which approach assumes that a family can best be understood when it is analyzed from at least a three-generational perspective?
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Which approach asserts that unresolved emotional reactivity to one's family must be addressed if one hopes to achieve a mature and unique personality?
Which approach asserts that unresolved emotional reactivity to one's family must be addressed if one hopes to achieve a mature and unique personality?
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A couple directs the focus of their energy toward a problematic son as a way to avoid facing or dealing with their own conflicts. This is an example of:
A couple directs the focus of their energy toward a problematic son as a way to avoid facing or dealing with their own conflicts. This is an example of:
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In working with a triangulated relationship, Bowen would be inclined to place primary emphasis on:
In working with a triangulated relationship, Bowen would be inclined to place primary emphasis on:
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The opposite of a differentiated self is experienced as:
The opposite of a differentiated self is experienced as:
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Which approach would be most interested in the interactional patterns, or sequences, in the family?
Which approach would be most interested in the interactional patterns, or sequences, in the family?
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To ______ is to form a set of ideas about people, systems, and situations that focus meaning in a useful way.
To ______ is to form a set of ideas about people, systems, and situations that focus meaning in a useful way.
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Which of the following theorists emphasized the development of a nurturing triad?
Which of the following theorists emphasized the development of a nurturing triad?
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The therapy goals self-esteem and connection, and helping family members achieve congruent communication and interaction are most associated with which theory of family therapy?
The therapy goals self-esteem and connection, and helping family members achieve congruent communication and interaction are most associated with which theory of family therapy?
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Study Notes
Family Therapy Perspectives
- Family therapy emphasizes understanding individuals within the context of their family systems, rather than focusing solely on individual symptoms. This perspective emphasizes the interconnectedness of family members and their interactions.
Structural-Strategic Family Therapy
- In structural-strategic family therapy, changes within the family unit are essential before individual symptoms can be reduced or eliminated.
Feminist, Multicultural, and Postmodern Social Constructionism
- These family therapy models view clients as experts in their own lives, not passive recipients of treatment.
Family Systems Perspective
- Symptoms are viewed as patterns of behavior within the family system, rather than individual problems.
Techniques in Family Therapy
- Reframing is a technique used in family therapy that provides a new interpretation for a problematic situation.
Systemic Perspective (Limitations)
- In the family systems model, therapists may sometimes get lost in the complexity of the "system" rather than focusing on the individual concerns.
- Family therapy may be overwhelming for therapists, especially when working with diverse clients. Focusing solely on the system may not account for differences in cultural perspectives or individual needs within the family.
Family Assessment
- Effective therapists assess family dynamics using various methods. A few examples include:
- Determining which family members make decisions.
- Determining how conflicts are resolved, and problems handled (balanced or imbalanced).
- Identifying and understanding family members' impulses and fantasies.
Bowenian Family Therapy
- Bowenian theory focuses on understanding how individuals' unresolved emotional reactivity to family members influences their interpersonal relationships.
- It emphasizes understanding issues within a three-generational context.
- Bowenian therapists typically try to help the family maintain a stance of neutrality with triangulated relationships.
Family Issues
- Triangulation is a pattern where a third person is drawn into a problematic relationship between two people, preventing conflict resolution and potentially creating or exacerbating family problems.
- A family therapist might encounter situations like a problematic child bringing the parents together. The interaction patterns of family members are an important aspect of understanding problems within the family system.
Family Structures
- A family therapist may use techniques like family mapping or a genogram to visually represent family relationships in order to provide understanding and help resolve problems faced by the family.
Therapeutic Goals
- Therapy should aim to help family members achieve more congruent communication and interaction; improving self-esteem and connection amongst family members. This is a goal of some, but not all, family therapy approaches.
- Structural changes can be made in families.
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Explore various models of family therapy in this quiz, focusing on how individual symptoms relate to family dynamics. Analyze concepts from structural-strategic family therapy, social constructionism, and family systems perspectives. Gain insights into therapeutic techniques and the importance of reframing in therapy.
