Sociocultural Conflict
Shelly Smith-Acuna uses this simple clothing item to illustrate the impact of narratives in intimate relationships.
Sock
This question type encourages clients to envision a future free from their current problem.
miracle question
True or False: Narrative therapists believe that problems are inherent in individuals and families.
False
This fashion magazine is mentioned in an anecdote about challenging dominant narratives with her professor.
Vogue
A client states, "My child never listens to me!" A solution-focused therapist would likely respond with this type of question.
Exception Question
_______ focuses on the stories people tell themselves about their problems and life experiences.
Narrative Metaphor
One major technique in narrative therapy is externalization: The person is not the problem, the _____ is the problem
problem
When clients describe a problem, therapists using this approach avoid speculating about the cause and instead ask clients to describe what they would like to be different.
Solution Focused Therapy
True or false: A narrative therapist may invite clients to read his or her notes if they wish
True
Gina's misinterpretation of Tim's intentions highlights the impact of these on intimate relationships
Sociocultural Narratives/ Cultural Narratives/ Gender Narratives/ Narrative
Solution-focused therapists assume that clients who show up for therapy fall into one of these three categories.
customers, complainers, and visitors
Individuals may resist the influence of a problem or behave in ways that contradict the problem story. This concept is known as?
unique outcomes OR sparkling events
What year did Shakespeare write Hamlet? (Hint: it ends in 99)
1599
Therapists using this technique carefully consider the client's language and reflect back instances of success and competence.
Compliments
______ questions examine how a problem has managed to disrupt a family versus how much a family has been able to control it.
Relative influence