Family Therapy Handout

Question 1

explain POETICS

Answer 1

P: problem, what is the problem and goals
O: organization, organization of system
E: explanation, what do members think is causing the problem
T: time, when was the problem have said to begun
I: interactions, in what sequence of interactions is the problem embedded
C: coalitions, what coalitions among members seem to be maintaining the problems
S: systemic function, what protective factors could the problems continuation have for members of organized network

Question 2

Browning’s list of interventions

Answer 2

broaden perspective, expand empathy, quick confirmation, relational evolution, heightened importance, systemic description, supportive statement, reframe, curtail explosion, reroute impasse, expert advice, choice of options, paradox