MILAN Flashcards
Milan
SYSTEMIC FAMILY THERAPY
Primary goal of systemic family therapy
Alter family rules + communication patterns that are maintaining problematic behaviour.
Patterns of communication are known as what
Dirty games
Hypothesizing
Continual interactive process of speculating and making assumptions about family
Neutrality
Therapist interest in family + acceptance of each family members perception of the problem
Circular questioning
Asking each family member the same question to identify differences in perceptions about events and relationships and uncover family communication problems
Positive connotation
Reframing helps family members view a symptom as BENEFICIAL because it maintains the family’s cohesion and well being
Family rituals
Activities carried out by family members between sessions and designed to alter family games