Feminist Family Therapy Flashcards
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Q
Who are some of the main founders of feminist theory?
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- MONICA MCGOLDRICK
- Carol Anderson
- Froma Walsh
- Rachel Hare-Mustin: first fem. fam. therapist to critique and challenge family therapy’s assumptions and practice & called for a total revision of family therapy that made gender issues central to assessment/practice
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Q
What are some key concepts of feminist theory?
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- Honor the experiences/perceptions of women
- The personal is political
- Social transformation and advocacy
- Reject and take a stand against patriarchy
3
Q
Are there any multicultural concerns for feminist theory?
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- No
- Ultimate goal is to promote and establish egalitarian relationships: respect, caring, nurturing, the exercise of choice, and flexibility
- Meeting families where they are at, and helping them engage in political or social activism as needed and appropriate
4
Q
What are some techniques/interventions for feminist theory?
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- Egalitarian relationships
- Consciousness raising
- Gender-role and power analyses
- Self-disclosure
- Bibliotherapy (using books for therapy)
- Assertiveness training
- Reframing and re-labeling
5
Q
What is the purpose of assertiveness training?
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- Helps clients explore what they think and feel — and then translate their beliefs into clear non aggressive communication, effective action, and the experience of personal power
6
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What is the purpose of consciousness-raising?
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- Primarily done in groups
- For clients to gain a validated voice, share personal stories, and raise awareness of the multiple ways in which women experience discrimination, oppression, and marginalization
7
Q
What is the purpose of gender role and power analyses?
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- Feminist therapists seek to name the effects of gender roles and power on all family members, equalize the burdens family members experience, redistribute the power in families more equitably, and increase flexibility in roles so that all members can benefit from mutual support and respect
