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What is the primary goal of behaviour exchange in couple counselling?
What is the primary goal of behaviour exchange in couple counselling?
Which of the following describes effective communication skills in a relationship?
Which of the following describes effective communication skills in a relationship?
What is the purpose of reframing in the context of relationship issues?
What is the purpose of reframing in the context of relationship issues?
How are relationship conflicts viewed in terms of problem-solving skills?
How are relationship conflicts viewed in terms of problem-solving skills?
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What role does expressing care and appreciation play in relationships?
What role does expressing care and appreciation play in relationships?
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What is the main focus of family sculpting in therapy?
What is the main focus of family sculpting in therapy?
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What distinct aspect does family choreography encompass compared to family sculpting?
What distinct aspect does family choreography encompass compared to family sculpting?
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How can family photos be utilized in therapy?
How can family photos be utilized in therapy?
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Study Notes
Improving Relationship Dynamics
- Dysfunctional communication leads to conflicts and harms relationship fulfillment.
- Behavioral exchange involves small positive actions to foster positive feelings and address conflicts. Specific, clear, and manageable actions are key.
- Effective communication skills focus on improving expressive and receptive skills, including listening, emotional awareness, and empathy.
- Reframing is a cognitive technique that encourages alternative interpretations of situations. It assesses rationality of thought, meaning assigned to others' behaviors, and awareness of thoughts, emotions, and actions. This shifts focus to positive perspectives.
- Problem-solving skills view relationship issues as problems to be solved, objectively addressing aspects rather than subjective experiences. This requires identifying the problem and developing solutions.
- Expressing care and appreciation involves deliberate acts of showing care and appreciation to others. Celebrating occasions, outings, and vacations are examples of planned positive actions.
- Family sculpting involves physically arranging family members to depict power balances and individual perceptions within the family system.
- Family choreography builds on family sculpting by having members reenact desired interactions to portray preferred solutions and dynamics.
- Family photos can reveal family traditions, structure, relationships, and issues. Therapists analyze communication patterns and body language from the photos.
- Family council meetings are structured sessions where family members discuss issues with agreed-upon rules to facilitate open communication and ensure all members respect decisions.
- Unbalancing is a technique used by therapists to temporarily alter existing power dynamics within the family system. This realigns relationships.
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This quiz focuses on enhancing relationship dynamics by addressing dysfunctional communication and fostering effective communication skills. It emphasizes the importance of behavioral exchange, reframing perspectives, and problem-solving strategies to improve relationships. Test your understanding and improve your interpersonal skills through this interactive quiz.
