Professionalism and Emotional Reflection

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What action does the therapist take after the enactment begins?

Chooses what position to engage family members (correct)

Selects a method to engage family members

Allocates roles within the family

Decides on the duration of the session

What is implied about the attention of the rest of the group during the enactment?

They are not involved at all

They are paying attention (correct)

They are taking notes

They are distracted by external factors

In the context of the enactment, what is the therapist primarily focused on?

Evaluating the family dynamics

Monitoring the reactions of the family members

Choosing the position to engage family members (correct)

Facilitating communication between family members

What does the term 'enactment' refer to in the context provided?

A role-playing scenario in therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is most critical for the therapist during the process described?

Choosing the right position to engage family members Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the first movement in therapeutic observation?

Taking a more distant position Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the first movement, what does 'transactional unscripted process' refer to?

Spontaneous interactions among family members Signup and view all the answers

What role does the therapist play during the first movement?

A distant observer Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the purpose of the first movement?

To gain insight into family dynamics through observation Signup and view all the answers

What does the therapist's distant position during the first movement allow for?

The observation of genuine family interactions Signup and view all the answers

When can termination in therapy occur?

When the goals have been met or the client is on the path to reach their goals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for terminating therapy?

The client prefers to try alternative therapies Signup and view all the answers

What indicates that a client is on the path to reach their goals?

The client is exhibiting behavioral changes aligned with their goals Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible sign that therapy should continue?

The client has not been meeting their goals Signup and view all the answers

What should be assessed before terminating therapy?

The client's readiness and achievement of goals Signup and view all the answers

What does vocalics in communication refer to?

The way words are spoken Signup and view all the answers

Which technique focuses on helping clients see positive attributes in themselves?

Joining Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the core challenges mentioned in building relationships within a family system?

Encouraging clients to see different perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is NOT a part of vocalics?

Therapeutic intent Signup and view all the answers

Therapeutic humor is primarily used to achieve what in a therapeutic setting?

To foster a more open and engaging therapeutic environment Signup and view all the answers

Who typically initiates enactments during family therapy sessions?

Both the therapist and family members Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of an enactment in family therapy?

There are two or more family members interacting Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario can lead to an enactment during a therapy session?

Family members interact spontaneously with each other Signup and view all the answers

In the context of enactments, what is the role of the therapist?

To facilitate family member interactions Signup and view all the answers

What assumption do we often make about who initiates enactments in therapy?

That enactments are always led by the therapist Signup and view all the answers

What does Bateson (1972) suggest is the essence of information?

A difference that makes a difference Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions did the Milan team develop that have an interventive nature?

Circular questions Signup and view all the answers

In what specific context did Bateson state his view on information?

Family therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by focusing on circular patterns within family members?

Examining interconnected behaviors and relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the circular questions developed by the Milan team?

To provoke thought and intervention Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Professionalism and Questions

Content focuses on who, what, when, where, how
Feelings refer to the person's emotional state
Feelings can vary in intensity
Feelings might introduce temporality to a situation, e.g., "At this time..." or "in this moment..."
Sometimes people say "I feel" but it's not a feeling; identify the emotion word instead
Use first person reflecting (talking from the client's perspective)
Questions should be purposeful to challenge family presentations and lead to different perspectives

Reflection of Feelings

Keep the focus on the client and avoid judgment
Straightforward Reflections: Identify the feeling without context
Combination Reflections: Connect the feeling to content
Metaphors: Use metaphors to represent feelings

Reflection of Meaning

Meaning represents how the client understands themselves
How does the client make sense of their current situation?
How does it integrate into their sense of self?

Mutualization

Mutualization: When a therapist brings together perspectives with a shared understanding
Why is this important in family therapy?
Multipartiality versus neutrality: Therapists consider multiple perspectives, or neutrality

Pitfalls in Therapy

Fixer: Avoid fixing clients
Too eager/reactive: Do not become too drawn in or reactive
Beginning therapists have a tendency to move away from conflict
Therapists should be purposeful with their questions to challenge the family's presentation and encourage diversity of perspectives

"Good" and "Problematic" Questions

Good Questions:
Open questions allow for multiple answers (What, How, When, Why)
Closed questions ask for specific, limited answers (Did, Do, Are, Is)
Swing questions are closed-form but open-ended (Would, Will, Could, Can)
Relational/Interactional questions focus on interactions between individuals
Questions as interventions
Conversational questions clarify and expand the story
Problematic Questions:
Double-barreled questions combined two questions
Long questions are too lengthy
Guessing questions contain potential answers
Specific questions are too precise
Leading questions suggest an answer

Takeaways and Discussion Points

Questions should not be fillers, rather, connect with theory
Mutualize with clients
Focus on asking purposeful questions
Building relationships with family systems
Nuance in asking questions and maintaining relationships
Questions should be collaborative for better outcomes

Vocalics and Use of Self & Intensity

Vocalics (paralanguage) focuses on tone (pitch, pacing, volume) and use of humor to evoke change
Therapist behaviors that could impact intensity (immediacy, intensity)
Therapist reaction to client
The intent is to help the relationships
The therapist should help clients be reflective

Termination Considerations

Clients initiating termination: Client stops coming or does not want to work with the therapist.
Therapist-initiated termination: Meets goals, outside the scope of practice, leaving/transfer.
Client dependency: Feeling they cannot function without the therapist's support.

Therapies

Theories of family system therapy and the role of the therapist
Brief therapy (Mental Research Institute Group), Strategic family therapy, and others, as well as their main ideas.

Key Interventions

Techniques such as sculpting, self-mandala, resource wheel, use of touch, and genuine warmth

Goal Setting Considerations

Setting SMART goals, which are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound
Prioritizing goals in therapy when there are multiple concerns.

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This quiz explores the concepts of professionalism in reflective practice, focusing on the recognition and interpretation of feelings. Learn to identify emotional states through purposeful questioning and how these reflections influence understanding and interactions with clients. Engage with the material to enhance your professional skills in emotional assessment.