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Family therapy perspectives call for a conceptual shift from evaluating individuals to focusing on:

  • the identified client only.
  • system dynamics. (correct)
  • individual symptoms.
  • an individual's reactions.

In structural-strategic family therapy, ______ must occur in a family before an individual's symptoms can be reduced or eliminated.

  • structural changes (correct)
  • focus on the present
  • therapist directions
  • solution-oriented changes

Feminism, multiculturalism, and postmodern social constructionism are models of family therapy that treat clients as

  • needing an expert.
  • the experts in their own lives. (correct)
  • passive participants in their journey.
  • an individual without the ability to make decisions.

From the family systems perspective, symptoms are often viewed as

<p>an expression of a set of habits and patterns within a family. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique in family therapy that casts a new light on a problem and provides a different interpretation for a problematic situation?

<p>Reframing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The systems perspective implies that

<p>individuals are best understood through the context of their role in their family. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A tool for collecting and organizing key relationships in a three-generational extended family is a

<p>genogram. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the assessment process, questions a family therapist might ask include all of the following, except

<p>How can I give voice to my own impulses and fantasies? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Structural-strategic family therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

We create, maintain, and live by often ______ that we hope will keep the family (and each of its members) functional.

<p>unspoken rules and routines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Therapists begin to form a relationship with clients from the moment of

<p>first contact. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>be very interested in how her depression affects others in the family and how it influences family process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Structural family therapy includes all of the following goals except for bringing about structural change by

<p>the therapist taking a not-knowing stance with a family. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>have them participate in an enactment during the therapy session. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If we hope to work therapeutically with an individual, it is critical to consider him or her within the

<p>family system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A limitation of the family systems model is that

<p>therapists all too often get lost in their consideration of the &quot;system.&quot; (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach assumes that a family can best be understood when it is analyzed from at least a three-generational perspective?

<p>Bowenian family therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach asserts that unresolved emotional reactivity to one's family must be addressed if one hopes to achieve a mature and unique personality?

<p>Bowenian family therapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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:

<p>triangulation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In working with a triangulated relationship, Bowen would be inclined to place primary emphasis on:

<p>maintaining a stance of neutrality. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The opposite of a differentiated self is experienced as:

<p>emotional reactivity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach would be most interested in the interactional patterns, or sequences, in the family?

<p>Structural-strategic family therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To ______ is to form a set of ideas about people, systems, and situations that focus meaning in a useful way.

<p>hypothesize (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theorists emphasized the development of a nurturing triad?

<p>Satir (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Satir's human validation process model (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Systems Perspective

A central concept in family therapy that suggests the individual's behavior is influenced by the family dynamics and relationships rather than solely their individual traits.

Family Systems Perspective

The approach in family therapy that views symptoms as a result of dysfunctional family interactions and patterns.

Differentiation of Self (Bowen)

The ability of individuals to develop a sense of self while maintaining emotional connection with their family.

Genogram

The process of understanding and interpreting family dynamics, often through a three-generational perspective.

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Structural Family Therapy

Family therapy approach emphasizing rules, boundaries, and power structures within the family.

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Reframing

A technique in family therapy that creates a new perspective on a problem by reinterpreting it.

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Joining (Structural-Strategic Family Therapy)

The process of a therapist establishing a connection with a family by adjusting their communication style and adapting to the family's dynamics.

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Unbalancing (Structural Family Therapy)

A technique used in structural family therapy to modify family interactions by shifting power dynamics and strengthening boundaries.

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Family Sketch

A tool for gathering information about a family's history, relationships, and communication patterns.

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Enactment (Structural-Strategic Family Therapy)

A technique in family therapy that involves directly enacting a family conflict or interaction within the therapy session.

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Satir's Human Validation Process Model

An approach in family therapy where the therapist's main goal is to help the family achieve congruence in communication and interaction.

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Congruent Communication

The central concept of Satir's model, emphasizing the importance of authentic communication and understanding in family relationships.

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Limitation of Systems Model

The tendency in family therapy to get focused on the 'system' and lose sight of the individual's experience.

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Neutrality

An important component of Bowenian family therapy that emphasizes the therapist's need to maintain objectivity and avoid getting emotionally entangled in family conflicts.

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Process Questions (Bowen)

A technique in Bowenian family therapy where the therapist encourages family members to explore their emotional reactivity and how it impacts their relationships.

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Bowenian Family Therapy

The therapeutic approach that focuses on helping family members reduce their emotional reactivity and achieve greater emotional independence.

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Emotional Cutoff (Bowen)

The concept in Bowenian family therapy that refers to the emotional distance or closeness between family members.

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Triangulation (Bowen)

A dynamic within a family where two family members focus their attention and energy on a third member, often to avoid facing their own relationship issues.

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Emotional Reactivity

The concept in emotional family therapy that refers to the tendency of family members to react emotionally to each other without considering their own individual feelings and experiences.

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Congruent Communication

The type of communication within a family where the messages are clear and the intended message actually matches the tone and body language.

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Social Constructionism

A therapy approach that focuses on helping family members understand the meaning they create about their experiences and how this influences their interactions.

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Cultural Sensitivity

A specific therapeutic technique that focuses on highlighting and understanding the family's unique cultural and social context.

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Social Context

A crucial concept in family therapy that focuses on understanding how a family's position within a larger social system influences their behavior and interactions.

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Individual Contributions to Family System

An approach that highlights the individual's contribution to the overall family dynamic and how they influence the family's behavior patterns.

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Cultural Considerations

The process of understanding and respecting a family's cultural values, history, and beliefs in family therapy.

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Experiential or Symbolic Family Therapy

The therapy approach that focuses on enhancing communication, building trust, and fostering empathy within the family.

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Incongruent Communication

The type of communication where the words spoken are at odds with the body language or tone of voice.

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Family Roles and Adaptability

The concept that refers to the process of family members adopting behaviors and roles to accommodate the needs and pressures of their family system.

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Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy

The therapeutic approach that emphasizes identifying and challenging the negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to dysfunctional family dynamics.

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Historical Family Therapy

The therapeutic approach that focuses on understanding the historical context of a family and how past events influence current dynamics.

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Family Strengths Based Approach

The process of understanding the family's unique strengths, resources, and resilience, and how they can be used to promote positive change.

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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.

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