Narrative Family Therapy

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According to narrative family therapy, what is the primary cause of a person's problems?

Family dynamics

Socially constructed narratives

Oppressive stories dominating the person's life (correct)

The person's internal struggles

According to narrative family therapy, how does a therapist describe a family member who is depressed?

The family member is struggling with depression

Depression is a problem for the family member

Depression causes problems for the family member (correct)

The family member is depressed

What is the primary goal of narrative family therapy?

To replace problem-saturated stories (correct)

To enact preferred narratives

To identify dominant discourses

To externalize family problems

Which technique is used by a narrative family therapist to help family members identify current stories and construct healthier ones?

Opening space questions Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an externalizing question used by a narrative family therapist?

Asking a family member what his anger tells him to do Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention involves the therapist writing letters to family members to reinforce their emerging alternative stories?

Definitional ceremonies Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used by a narrative family therapist to strengthen alternative stories?

Writing therapeutic letters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of solidifying in narrative family therapy?

To strengthen alternative stories Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an opening space question used by a narrative family therapist?

Asking family members if conflicts have ever controlled their lives Signup and view all the answers

According to narrative family therapy, what is the role of oppressive stories in a person's life?

They are socially constructed and maintained Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of separating family members from their problems in narrative family therapy known as?

Externalizing the problems Signup and view all the answers

Who are the leading contributors to narrative family therapy?

White and Epston Signup and view all the answers

According to narrative family therapy, what is the primary focus when addressing a person's problems?

The person's external circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in narrative family therapy for experiences that are not consistent with problem-saturated stories?

Sparkling moments Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of narrative family therapy involves identifying alternative stories that lead to more satisfying realities and identities?

Enacting preferred narratives Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used in narrative family therapy to help family members view their problems as being outside themselves?

Externalizing questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of therapeutic certificates in narrative family therapy?

To acknowledge family members' accomplishments Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of definitional ceremonies in narrative family therapy?

To provide opportunities for family members to celebrate changes made in their lives Signup and view all the answers