Strategic vs. Structural Family Therapy

ENACT = Encourage family members to enact problematic situations Manipulating Space = Pay attention to where family members sit, then move them to alter interactions and relationships Escalating Stress = Encourage the family to experience stress at an enhanced degree Blocking Transactional Patterns = Respectfully discourage or block usual family processes

Social Stage = Establish a therapeutic alliance and rapport with the family Inquire and Solicit Information = Gather information about the problem and its contributing factors Set Goals and Clarify Changes = Set specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals

Subsystems = Identify smaller units within the family system Boundaries = Define the limits between subsystems within the family Family Sculpting = Physically arrange family members to represent relationships Reframing = Change the perspective on a particular behavior or issue

<p>Redefining Roles = Structural Family Therapy Setting SMART Goals = Strategic Family Therapy Focusing on Interaction Patterns = Strategic Family Therapy Identifying Subsystems = Structural Family Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shifting Boundaries = Actively work to shift the boundaries between and within subsystems. Escalating Stress = At times, encourage the family to experience stress at an enhanced degree, both to experience how they manage stress and to encourage them to restructure that coping style. Blocking Transactional Patterns = Respectfully discourage or block the usual family processes. Joining with the family = Creating a safe space for members to practice new skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shifting Boundaries = Helps in redefining roles and relationships within the family system. Escalating Stress = Aims to understand how the family manages stress and encourages restructuring coping strategies. Blocking Transactional Patterns = Disrupts unhealthy communication or interaction patterns within the family. Creating a safe space for practice = Encourages members to try new skills under the therapist's guidance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structural Family Therapy = Developed by Salvador Minuchin. Strategic Family Therapy = Developed by someone other than Salvador Minuchin. Salvador Minuchin's approach = Associated with Structural Family Therapy. Non-Salvador Minuchin approach = Associated with Strategic Family Therapy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examining family organization = Focuses on understanding how the family is structured and operates. Shifting interaction patterns = Aims to change dysfunctional ways family members interact. Improving communication = Enhances the way family members communicate with each other. Strengthening problem-solving behavior = Works on enhancing the family's ability to solve issues together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Circular Causality = Rejects linear cause-and-effect relationship for a complex and interdependent model Genograms = Visual tools used to map out family relationships, history, and patterns Family Roles = The expected behaviors and responsibilities of family members within the system Family Rules = Implicit or explicit guidelines that dictate behavior and interactions within the family system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Events, behaviors, and patterns within a family system influence each other in a cyclical manner. = Circular Causality Tools used to identify important relationships, generational patterns, and systemic influences. = Genograms Expected behaviors and responsibilities of individuals within the family system. = Family Roles Guidelines that dictate behavior and interactions within the family system. = Family Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rejects traditional linear cause-and-effect relationships. = Circular Causality Visual representation of family relationships and history. = Genograms Define how each family member is expected to behave. = Family Roles Establish boundaries for behavior and interaction within the family system. = Family Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interconnectedness of family members and their roles in maintaining equilibrium. = Circular Causality Map out family relationships, history, and patterns. = Genograms Behavioral expectations of individuals within the family. = Family Roles Guidelines dictating behavior and interaction within the family system. = Family Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emphasizes complex and interdependent relationships within a family system. = Circular Causality Visualization tools for identifying important family dynamics. = Genograms Expected duties and responsibilities of family members. = Family Roles Established guidelines for behavior and interaction within the family unit. = Family Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caretaker = Responsible for meeting the emotional and physical needs of other family members Scapegoat = Blamed for family issues and disruptions, often acting out to draw attention away from underlying problems Hero = Portrayed as the perfect and successful family member, often under pressure to maintain this image Villain = Seen as the troublemaker or disruptor in the family, often provoking conflict and tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Loyalty to the family = Expectation to prioritize family needs and decisions over individual desires Keeping secrets = Agreement to hide certain information or behaviors to maintain family image or avoid conflict Avoiding conflict = Unwritten rule to prevent disagreements or arguments within the family Setting boundaries = Establishing limits on behavior and interactions to protect individual autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical boundaries = Defining personal space and privacy within the family environment Emotional boundaries = Regulating emotional closeness and distance between family members Psychological boundaries = Maintaining individual thoughts, beliefs, and values separate from those of the family Healthy boundaries = Balancing autonomy and connection while respecting each member's individuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Circular causality = Understanding how family members influence each other's behaviors in a continuous loop Genograms = Visual representations of family history and relationships used to identify patterns across generations Family roles = Patterns of behavior adopted by family members that contribute to the system's equilibrium Family boundaries = Establishing limits for individuality and autonomy within the family system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Helps identify intergenerational patterns in family dynamics = Genograms Focuses on understanding reciprocal interactions among family members = Circular Causality Visual representation of family structure and relationships = Genograms Examines how behaviors of one family member affect others in a continuous loop = Circular Causality</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enmeshed boundary setting = Leads to blurred identities and lack of individual autonomy within the family Secret-keeping rule adherence = Creates an atmosphere of mistrust and prevents open communication Scapegoat role adoption = Shifts focus away from underlying issues, hindering resolution of core problems Codependent relationship formation = Results in unhealthy dependency dynamics and an inability to function independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promote individual autonomy while fostering connection within the family = Healthy Family Boundaries Lead to emotional manipulation, intrusions, and over-dependence among members = Unhealthy Family Boundaries Establish clear limits on behavior and interactions to respect personal space and privacy = Healthy Family Boundaries Result in enmeshment, lack of differentiation, and dysfunctional relationships within the system = Unhealthy Family Boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflict-avoidance rule adherence = Suppresses open dialogue and prevents addressing underlying issues openly Loyalty mandate enforcement = Creates pressure to conform, leading to lack of honest expression or disagreement Secret-keeping agreement compliance = Undermines trust and transparency, hindering effective communication channels Boundary-setting practice implementation = Facilitates respectful interactions by defining personal limits and expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Genograms = Traces intergenerational patterns that impact current relationships and behaviors Family roles = Illustrate how specific behaviors contribute to maintaining or disrupting equilibrium in the system Family rules = Determine implicit agreements that shape interactions and communication patterns among members Family boundaries = Establish limits that safeguard individual autonomy while fostering healthy connections within the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear communication channels established through healthy boundaries = Positive Repetitive conflict avoidance leading to unresolved issues = Negative Open discussion about sensitive topics without fear of judgment = Positive Constant reinforcement of loyalty at expense of individual needs = Negative</p> Signup and view all the answers