AFF
Explain the communication AFF
Understand eachother, say what you mean to the person who needs to hear it, communication is clear and direct
Parent says: “They fight all the time. I don’t think they even love each other.”
What is Reframe
How would you explain the FAD to a family?
A questionnaire for family members 12 years oldand older. Everyone completes their own. This helps us see what Area of Family Functioning will be the focus of our time with your family. This is done at the beginning, middle and end of FCT.
What is Counselor's use of self?
Expression of how the practitioner vacillates between nurturing and challenging depicts the ongoing process of maintaining therapeutic engagement. Use of Self is also where to address potential transference, countertransference, cultural influences and biases. It is the team’s responsibility to devote ample time to this section. It is not an ‘if’ but ‘when’ Use of Self matters arise.
Explain the Problem Solving AFF to a family
Identify what is not working well, acheive daily tasks, talk about options for solving a problem, evaluate and discuss how things worked and what needs to be adjusted
Teen says: “My teacher is the reason I’m failing. She doesn’t like me.”
How would you explain the FLC to a parent?
A visual timeline completed by parents/caregivers about their own years of growing up. This is done during the Joining phase.
What is triangulation?
: When 2 people in conflict engage a 3rd person (or object/entity) to stabilize the relationship and avoid dealing with the conflict. The aim of the team staffing is to determine the primary triangle impacting the family dynamics. Do not list every triangle drawn on the map. Look for themes and patterns to identify the main one
Explain the role preformance AFF to a family
Caregivers work to lead the family
We nurture, support and praise various roles in the family
Teen says: “If my mom would stop yelling, then I wouldn’t get so angry.”
Reversal
How would you explain the SFA to a family?
A session in the Joining phase where your family draws a family tree and sets goals that everyone agrees on. Two FCT Practitioners will be there for this session.
What is the purpose of the therapeutic theme?
Helps families understand the underlying emotional drivers of their behavioral patterns. This goes beyond simply managing behavior by revealing the reasons a family member might be acting out, such as a child seeking attention or wanting to escape a stressful situation.
Explain Affective Involvement to a family
We are flexible with eachother
We place value in eachother's activities and concerns
We honor individual areas of interest
Parent says: “She hides in her room all the time. She’s so antisocial.”
Reframe
How would you explain the CPM to a family?
a brief questionnaire completed by the child(ren) to help us find some quick solutions for feelings they might be feeling. This is done during the beginning, middle, and end of FCT
How often do you present a MIGS in team?
Once every 30 days once a family is in restructuring
Explain Affective responsiveness to a family
We can express our emotions in open and honest ways and use emotions to express ourselves
Feelings and emotions are explained in a way that others can understand
Importance of timing, content and intensity
Parent says:
"She argues with me about every rule. She just wants to fight."
Reframe
What are two of the FCT Guarentees?
I promise that I will care and respect your family enough to give you direct and honest feedback.
Likewise, I will ask you for direct and honest feedback.
When I make a mistake, I will acknowledge it, take responsibility for it and make it right.
You are the expert on your family.
I promise to ask your permission first to do any activity with your child.
I promise to include you in any contacts that I have with other agencies involved with your family.
What does MIGS stand for?
Maps, issues, goals strategies