FOUNDATIONS
True or False: Structural family mapping and genograms are the same thing
What is false
This approach focuses on coalitions and boundaries
What is structural family therapy
This therapist is known for family sculpting
Who is Virginia Satir
"The person is not the problem. The problem is the problem" comes from this approach
What is narrative therapy
Primary intervention in solution focused therapy
What is the miracle question
An intervention for this type of therapy is exception finding questions
What is solution-focused family therapy
This concept refers to hidden alliances within a family
What are coalitions
This communication style is healthy and balanced
What is congruent communication
Separating the problem from the person is called this
What is externalizing
Scaling questions are used for this purpose
What is assessing client progress
Which family therapy theory is associated with brief, problem-focused interventions and communication patterns
Strategic Family Therapy
Boundaries can be described as either _____ or _____
what is either rigid or diffuse
This approach emphasizes emotional expression and authenticity
What is experiential therapy
Therapists look for these to challenge dominant narratives
What are unique outcomes
Strategic therapy grew out of this theory
What is communication theory
Which approach focuses on patterns in the systems rather than individual pathology
What is family systems theory
This term describes the organization of power in the family
What is hierarchy
A therapist encourages a family to physically demonstrate their relationships and emotions in session. Identify the approach and purpose
What is experiential therapy or Satir. The purpose is increasing emotional awareness and expression
"What does anxiety whisper in your ear?" is an example of this
What is externalizing/externalization
Which approach is known for paradoxical interventions
What is strategic family therapy
A therapist focuses on interaction patterns and short-term solutions rather than deep emotional processing. Identify the approach and focus
What is the strategic approach. Focus is interrupting problem-maintaining patterns.
A child is aligned with one parent against the other and rules are inconsistent. Identify the issue and one intervention
What is a coalition and weak hierarchy. Intervention is restructuring boundaries or hierarchy
A therapist uses spontaneous, creative, and emotionally intense techniques in session. Identify the theorist
Who is Carl Whitaker
A therapist helps a client identify times the problem did not occur and build a new story. Identify the intervention and purpose
What are unique outcomes or re-authoring. The purpose is to challenge the dominant narrative
A child throws tantrums and the parent gives in, reinforcing the behavior. Identify the concept
What is reciprocal reinforcement