10 Questions
What is one of the techniques therapists can use to help therapy be more effective?
Establishing rapport and gathering information
What may the therapist do when one family member calls for therapy?
Clarify and specify their role as a family therapist
What is an expectation the therapist may have for the immediate family involved in therapy sessions?
To attend the therapy sessions
What should the therapist negotiate with the family to acknowledge their goals?
A treatment contract
What should the therapist encourage family members to do during therapy sessions?
Take turns and speak one at a time about the presenting problem
What is one of the therapist's roles as a family therapist when a family member calls for therapy?
Clarify and specify their role as a family therapist
What should the therapist do during the 1st meeting and subsequent meetings with the family?
Establish rapport and gather information
What should the therapist ask during therapy sessions to understand the impact of the problem on the family?
How is this problem affecting other members in the family?
What should the therapist do to negotiate a treatment contract with the family?
Acknowledge the family’s goals and specify the therapist’s framework for structuring treatment
What should the therapist do regarding questions from the family during therapy sessions?
Invite questions from the family
Test your knowledge of family therapy techniques and the role of therapists in addressing family issues in this quiz on Family Psychology Module 11. Familiarize yourself with the steps therapists can take to help improve the effectiveness of therapy sessions for families.
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