Family Therapy

Types

100

The goal of Structural Family Therapy is what? 

Focus is on changing the family structure, not the individual person

200

This type of therapy is used for times when an individual does not want to involve other family members in treatment.

Bowenian

300

In this type of therapy the therapist takes the position of power, giving all family members equal chance to express themselves

Strategic

400

This type of therapy does not attempt to determine past causes or assign diagnoses, rather, it seeks to identify stagnant patterns of behavior in the family and address them directly.

Systemic

500

This type of family therapy is built on two core beliefs: togetherness and individuality

Bowenian

Disorders

100

What is the most important intervention that a nurse can perform in family therapy for any disorder? 

Teach!

200

In which disorder is it important to teach the family about warning signs for suicide?

Depression

300

How long is typical family therapy treatment for clients with schizophrenia?

9 months-2 years

400

With which disorder, may family members feel like they do not need to participate? 

Addiction

500

Family therapy should also be used alongside what other types of therapies when working with clients with addictions?

Individual, group, and medication therapy as well as well as residential rehabilitation