Family Therapy Practice Models- Part 1 (copy)

What is Bowen Family Systems Therapy also known as?

Multigenerational Therapy or Bowenian Therapy.

Who developed Bowen Family Systems Therapy?

Murray Bowen (1913-1990), an American psychiatrist.

What does the Systems Theory approach in family therapy emphasize?

Families are an interconnected network of relationships.

In Bowen Family Systems Therapy, what is viewed as a problem in the family?

A lack of differentiation between self and others.

What is the goal of increasing each family member's level of differentiation?

To enhance self-awareness and autonomy.

What does 'emotional cutoff' refer to in family therapy?

Managing anxiety or unresolved conflicts by reducing contact with family members.

What are triangles in the context of family therapy?

A dyad involving a third person to stabilize tension.

What is the purpose of using genograms in family therapy?

To illustrate family generational patterns.

What is 'triangulation' and how does it affect family dynamics?

Involving a third person in a dyadic conflict, which can undermine the dyad.

What role does a therapist play in Bowen Family Systems Therapy?

A teacher and role model, focusing on family patterns rather than the individual problem.

What is the significance of 'multigenerational transmission' in family therapy?

Family emotional processes, patterns, and views are passed down through generations.

What does 'differentiation of self' mean in Bowen Family Systems Therapy?

The capacity to think and feel with reflection rather than reactivity.

Who is Jay Haley and what is his contribution to family therapy?

Jay Haley (1923-2007) is known for Strategic Family Therapy and communication theory.

What does Strategic Family Therapy focus on regarding symptoms?

Symptoms are seen as strategies to control family relationships and resolve problems.

What is the therapist's role in Strategic Family Therapy?

Directive and active, observing and gathering data on family interactions.

What is a paradoxical intervention in Strategic Family Therapy?

Instructing the family to perform a dysfunctional behavior to prompt resistance and change.

What does Structural Family Therapy emphasize as the source of problems?

A dysfunctional family structure that cannot adapt to new challenges.

What is the goal of Structural Family Therapy?

To develop a balanced family structure and appropriate boundaries.

What is meant by 'power hierarchies' in a family context?

How family members come together during stress or conflict.

What does 'boundary making' involve in therapy?

Strengthening boundaries between subsystems and addressing issues within them.

What is 'accommodation' concerning family structure?

Modification of the family structure when facing stress or transitions.

How does therapy seek to resolve problems in Structural Family Therapy?

By focusing on behavioral changes rather than gaining insight.

What does 'joining with the family' entail for a therapist?

Adopting the family’s style and values in a leadership position.

What is a key concept in Structural Family Therapy regarding flexible families?

Healthy families can modify their structure to adapt to challenges.

What is the importance of 'resolving communication patterns' in family therapy?

It helps in restructuring the family for better interactions.

What is the therapist’s task when evaluating family structure?

To identify family hierarchies, alignments, and boundaries.

In the context of family therapy, what does 'enactment' refer to?

Role-playing scenarios to identify and alter communication and behavioral patterns.

What is a common technique used in therapy to illustrate family dynamics?

Genograms.

What is the underlying assumption of Strategic Family Therapy regarding family rules?

Unspoken rules can lead to dysfunction when they create ambiguity.

How is emotional cutoff managed according to Bowen Family Systems Therapy?

By cutting off contact with family or avoiding intimacy.

What does ‘differentiation’ allow individuals to do in therapy?

Think and feel independently without needing approval from others.

What does a therapist do during a 'reframing' process?

Helps the family see the problem as stemming from multigenerational issues rather than individual faults.

How can societal emotional processes influence family functioning?

Societal concerns can affect the behavior and interactions within a family.

What is the function of the 'therapeutic role modeling' technique?

To demonstrate effective communication and relational skills to family members.

How should therapists manage their neutrality within family therapy sessions?

By remaining neutral to avoid entanglement while possibly triangulating for teaching purposes.

What is 'homework assignments' in family therapy?

Tasks given to family members to promote behavioral changes and relationship experiments.

How does the concept of boundaries manifest in family systems?

Boundaries regulate how family interactions occur and maintain structure.

In Structural Family Therapy, what happens when families become rigid?

They may struggle to adapt to new challenges or transitions.

What does the term 'stress' imply for family structure adaptations?

It necessitates changes in how families operate and interact.

What are symptoms viewed as in Strategic Family Therapy?

Strategic attempts to control and manage family dynamics.

In therapy, what is a 'symptomatic member'?

A family member displaying symptoms indicative of family dysfunction.

What is the benefit of focusing on present problems in family therapy?

It allows for immediate interventions that can effect quick change.

What are 'pretend techniques' used for in therapy?

To allow family members to simulate symptoms and responses to better understand dynamics.