Final Exam Flashcards

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Most family therapist believe in a number of assumptions about families & about family systems that are integrated into their theoretical orientations.

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The interactional forces in family are ____________ and ___________ and be explained in a simple, casual fashion

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complex simplex

cannot should not

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Families have _____________ and ______________ rules that govern their functioning

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overt strict

covert unreasonable

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Understanding the _____________________ in the family (e.g., the person who’s “in charge;” who makes rules), who can help one understanding the make-up and communication of the place.

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hierarchy
temperature
king

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Understanding the ________________ of the family system and the subsystem (e.g., spousal, siblings) can help one understand the makeup of and communicate

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boundaries

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Understanding whether _____________________ are _______________________ or ___________________________________ (e.g. how information gets

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boundaries, permeable, semi-permeable

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Understand how family members ________________________ can give insight into how a family maintains its way of function.

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communicate
fight
get along

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Each family has its own unique _______________ that describes how the family typically interacts.

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homeostasis

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Communication within families is _______________ and the language families use is a message about who they are.

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complex

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Change occurs by ___________________ or by the usual patterns in the family.

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changing the homeostasis

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Issues passed down by families, in culture, and in society affects how families come to ________________.

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define themselves

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__________ from the expected developmental milestones through which most families pass can wreck havoc on the family, and family therapists should be aware of the particular issues involved in the developmental milestones.

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stress

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In addition to being able to deal with the stress from _______________________________, family therapists should have the tools to help families deal with the expected stresses of life.

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developmental milestones

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developed to explain the complex interaction of all types of systems, including living systems, family systems, community systems and solar systems.

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general systems theory

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Cybernetics (controlled mechanisms in the world)

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has been used to explain the regulatory process of a system.

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homeostasis

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the distinct manner that each system has to maintain its stability

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cautions of glassier

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  1. Do not label clients if at all possible.

2. Labeling ineffective behavior as mental illness is not accurate.

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  • not theory driven, not confrontational
  • problems form in the context of human interaction
  • any change is good change
  • the clients wisdom is superior, the therapist is not the expert
  • miracle question, does not focus too much on past
  • goals are small and achievable
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solution focused theory (video)

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What is the miracle question?

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if you go to sleep tonight and a miracle happens, how will you know a miracle happened?

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20
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Who created REBT?

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albert ellis

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Who created cognitive therapy?

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the becks, padesky, and Meichenbaum

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Who created reality therapy/ choice therapy?

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glasser, wubbolding

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Who created narrative therapy?

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White, epston

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Who created solution focused theory?

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insoo kimberg, steve deshazer

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Who created family systems?
Bowen, Virginia Satir
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focuses on cognition and behavior
REBT
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an educational setting where the therapist is like the teacher?
REBT
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we learn rational beliefs from significant others during childhood and we recreate it throughout our lifetime
REBT
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stop blaming others and take responsibility while accepting our flaws
REBT
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shows unconditional acceptance
REBT
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encourages the disputing of dysfunctional cognitions
REBT
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challenges clients and uses humor, stories, and role playing
REBT
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shame attacking exercises
REBT
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ABCDE framework
REBT (albert ellis)
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depression is from negative thinking, genetics, or environment
Cognitive Therapy
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needs to be participation between both the therapist and the client to reach a goal while focusing on the here and now
Cognitive Therapy
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uses thought records, action plan, and stress inoculation training.
Cognitive Therapy
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we are blank slates and waiting to be externally motivated by the world around us
reality/ choice therapy
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the five encoded needs around us: love , survival, belonging, freedom, fun, power
reality/ choice therapy
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the therapist helps the client prioritize and put their quality into the world
reality/ choice therapy
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Helps clients realize reality to become more psychologically strong and more rational, it helps them clarify their wants, helps form a plan that is realistic and will fulfill the goals, it also eliminates excuses and helps with responsibility.
reality/ choice therapy
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focus on being a blank slate
reality/ choice therapy
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everyone is innately human, reality is subjective, the client is in charge
Narrative Therapy
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the therapist helps the client find the meaning to trauma and stress
Narrative Therapy
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social constructionism, externalization, deconstruction, reauthoring, alternative story, influencing co-authoring
Narrative Therapy
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listening with an open mind, creating a name for the problem, sharing stories, the person is not the problem
Narrative Therapy
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curiosity and persistence
Narrative Therapy
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creating a name for the problem
Narrative Therapy
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discuss moments where the problem didn't dominate
Narrative Therapy
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have the client evaluate the problem and consequences
Narrative Therapy
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documenting evidence, creating new story by goal or create alternate stories
Narrative Therapy
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externalizing and deconstruction
Narrative Therapy
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scaling questions and change is good
Narrative Therapy
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very quick sessions while future oriented
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
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miracle question, positive outlook
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
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systematic epistemology, binocular theory of change, countertransference, invalidating and blaming stories
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
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encouraged to tell their stories
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
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being an ambassador, preferred outcome, exception seeking
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
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members of the family are emotionally connected
Family Systems
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attention to boundaries, communication, systems maintain homeostasis
Family Systems
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if one issue effects one member of the family, it affects everyone in the family
Family Systems
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symptoms are viewed as an expression of dysfunction within a family, boundaries, rules, roles, hierarchy, communications theory, cybernetics
Family Systems
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therapy, narrative therapy, Erickson’s stages of development, emotional honestly, family sculpting, creating a trusting atmosphere, allow family to heal, open communication patterns, be a facilitator or a model, desired outcomes are increased sense of self, responsibility, communication, and acceptance of all members.
Family Systems
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Cognitive behavioral category
REBT, reality therapy/choice therapy, behavior therapy, cognitive therapy
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post modern category
narrative therapy and solution focused
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family systems category
family systems theory