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According to the text, what are the primary goals of structural family therapy?
According to the text, what are the primary goals of structural family therapy?
Which technique is used in the joining phase of structural family therapy?
Which technique is used in the joining phase of structural family therapy?
What is the purpose of reframing in structural family therapy?
What is the purpose of reframing in structural family therapy?
According to Minuchin's structural family therapy, what are subsystems in a family's structure?
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?
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?
What is an example of a rigid family triad in Minuchin's structural family therapy?
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According to structural family therapy, maladaptive behaviors are primarily caused by
According to structural family therapy, maladaptive behaviors are primarily caused by
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What is the purpose of the joining phase in structural family therapy?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following best describes the concept of boundaries in Minuchin's structural family therapy?
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What is the term used to describe boundaries that are overly rigid and lead to disengaged relationships in a family's structure?
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?
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?
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?
What is the purpose of the evaluating phase in structural family therapy?
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Which of the following is NOT a technique used in the joining phase of structural family therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a technique used in the joining phase of structural family therapy?
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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.
