Miscellaneous
FFT is classified as what type of intervention?
Evidence-based, family systems intervention
What is the primary goal of the Engagement phase?
Reduce resistance and increase alliance
FFT fidelity predicts _______.
Outcomes
When resistance increases, the therapist should _______.
Return to engagement/motivation strategies
FFT therapist stance is best described as _______.
Non-judgmental, balanced, relational
What type of statements focus on your feelings instead of blaming?
“I” statements
Motivation phase focuses on changing _______.
Meaning, reducing negativity and blame
What went wrong?
A therapist gives parenting advice in session 2 and the family becomes quiet and disengaged.
Phase mismatch / premature behavior change
Which comes first: behavior change or meaning change?
meaning change
What technique reduces blame while increasing accountability?
Reframing
Name one communication blocker.
Yelling, blaming, interrupting, name-calling
Which phase introduces concrete skill building?
Behavior Change
A family agrees to new rules, but conflict intensity remains high. Which phase goal was skipped or insufficient?
Motivation (meaning change)
A family shows skill compliance but no relational shift. What’s missing?
Motivation / relational meaning change
True or False: FFT therapists take sides to support the youth.
False
What population was FFT originally developed for?
Youth with behavior problems / delinquency
Generalization phase focuses on _______.
Maintaining change across contexts
What is a common sign of model drift?
Advice-giving, individual therapy focus, skill-pushing
When is it appropriate to involve external systems?
During Generalization
Name one technique used to reduce intensity in early sessions.
Joining, validation, normalization
FFT integrates which major theoretical influences?
Systems theory, behavioral theory, cognitive theory
True or False: Skipping Motivation to “get to skills” improves outcomes.
False
Name one corrective strategy when drift is identified.
Revisit phase goals, supervision review, session restructuring
A therapist focuses heavily on youth compliance. What FFT principle is violated?
Systemic focus / relational balance
Why does FFT discourage premature problem-solving?
Increases resistance and weakens alliance