Minuchin's Structural Family Therapy
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According to the text, what are the primary goals of structural family therapy?

  • To establish clear boundaries within the family
  • To alleviate current symptoms and change the family structure (correct)
  • To encourage individual growth and development
  • To promote insight and understanding of family dynamics

Which technique is used in the joining phase of structural family therapy?

  • Reframing
  • Unbalancing
  • Enactment
  • Mimesis (correct)

What is the purpose of reframing in structural family therapy?

  • To alter hierarchical relationships
  • To view a problematic behavior in a more constructive way (correct)
  • To establish clear boundaries within the family
  • To provide family members with support

According to Minuchin's structural family therapy, what are subsystems in a family's structure?

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What is the difference between boundaries that are overly diffuse and boundaries that are overly rigid in a family's structure?

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What is an example of a rigid family triad in Minuchin's structural family therapy?

<p>A stable coalition where one parent and a child form an inflexible alliance against the other parent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to structural family therapy, maladaptive behaviors are primarily caused by

<p>Dysfunctional family structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the joining phase in structural family therapy?

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Which technique is used to alter hierarchical relationships in structural family therapy?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of subsystems in Minuchin's structural family therapy?

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What is the term used to describe boundaries that are overly diffuse and lead to enmeshed relationships in a family's structure?

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Which of the following is an example of a detouring-attack coalition in Minuchin's structural family therapy?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of boundaries in Minuchin's structural family therapy?

<p>Implicit and explicit rules that determine the amount of contact that family members have with each other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe boundaries that are overly rigid and lead to disengaged relationships in a family's structure?

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Which of the following is an example of a stable coalition in Minuchin's structural family therapy?

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Which of the following techniques is used to alter the degree of proximity between family members in structural family therapy?

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What is the purpose of the evaluating phase in structural family therapy?

<p>To make a structural diagnosis and identify appropriate interventions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a technique used in the joining phase of structural family therapy?

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What are the primary goals of Structural Family Therapy?

To identify and challenge unhelpful patterns within the family and restructure the system to promote healthy interactions.

Joining Phase

A technique used to build a strong, trusting relationship with the family to understand their dynamics and structure.

Reframing

Changing how the family views a situation to create a more positive and adaptable approach.

Subsystems

Smaller groups within the family system, like parents, siblings, or extended family.

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Overly Diffuse Boundaries

Overly relaxed boundaries lead to excessive involvement and blurred roles within the family.

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Overly Rigid Boundaries

Overly rigid boundaries lead to disconnection and limited involvement between family members.

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Healthy Boundaries

These boundaries allow for both independence and a healthy connection between family members.

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Rigid Family Triad

Describes a situation where a parent and child form an alliance against the other parent.

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Maladaptive Behaviors

Unhealthy behaviors arise from harmful interactions and alliances within the family system.

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Altering Hierarchical Relationships

A technique that alters power dynamics and decision-making processes within the family.

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How do subsystems and boundaries work together?

Boundaries act as the lines that define and maintain the interaction patterns within these smaller units.

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Detouring-Attack Coalition

When a member attacks another to distract from their own issues.

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Stable Coalition

When family members work together to maintain a specific balance of power within the family.

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Techniques used to alter proximity between family members

Using techniques like tracking and mimesis to adjust the level of closeness between family members.

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Techniques used to alter hierarchical relationships

Using enactment to change the power structure within the family.

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Evaluating Phase

To clearly understand the problem and establish a shared plan for therapy.

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What is the Joining Phase?

The process of joining with the family and understanding their unique dynamics.

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What is the purpose of reframing?

It aims to alter how the family views a situation to create a more productive interaction.

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Study Notes

Goals of Structural Family Therapy

  • Primary goals: to identify and challenge maladaptive interactions within the family system, and to reorganize the family structure to promote adaptive interactions.

Joining Phase

  • Technique used: building a therapeutic relationship with the family to establish trust and collect information about the family's structure and dynamics.
  • Purpose: to assess the family's organizational style, identify patterns and alliances, and establish a collaborative relationship.

Reframing

  • Purpose: to redefine and reorganize the family's perception of a situation, leading to a more positive and adaptive interaction pattern.

Subsystems

  • Definition: smaller groups within the family system, such as the parental subsystem or the sibling subsystem.
  • Function: to provide a sense of belonging and support, and to promote individual growth and development.

Boundaries

  • Overly diffuse boundaries: lead to enmeshed relationships, where family members are overly involved in each other's lives.
  • Overly rigid boundaries: lead to disengaged relationships, where family members are disconnected from each other.
  • Healthy boundaries: allow for autonomy and connection between family members.

Rigid Family Triad

  • Example: a parent-teenager conflict where the teenager is aligned with the other parent against the first parent.

Maladaptive Behaviors

  • Caused primarily by: maladaptive interactions and alliances within the family system.

Altering Hierarchical Relationships

  • Technique used: restructuring, which changes the power dynamics and decision-making processes within the family.

Subsystems and Boundaries

  • Subsystems are maintained by boundaries, which regulate interactions between family members.
  • Boundaries can be adaptive or maladaptive, depending on their rigidity or diffuseness.

Coalitions

  • Detouring-attack coalition: when a family member attacks another member to divert attention from their own issues.
  • Stable coalition: when family members work together to maintain a balance of power.

Techniques

  • Uses tracking and mimesis to alter the degree of proximity between family members.
  • Uses enacting to alter hierarchical relationships.

Evaluating Phase

  • Purpose: to identify and clarify the problem, and to establish a therapeutic contract with the family.

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Test your knowledge of Minuchin's structural family therapy and its key concepts such as family structure, subsystems, and boundaries. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how symptoms in a family member can be linked to the overall structure of the family system.

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