Milan Systemic Model

Question 1

Theorist associated with Milan Model?

Answer 1

Palazzoli, Prata, Boscolov& Cecchin

Question 2

Who is Responsible for change in Milan?

Answer 2

The therapist

Question 3

Where was Milan Model Created?

Answer 3

Italy

Question 4

What is the theory of dysfunction for Milan Theory?

Answer 4

Family members are caught in an unawknowledge dirty game. Problems are maintained by the behavior sequence and these problems exist because families old beliefs no longer fir the current pattern of behaviors.

Question 5

What is the theory of change for Milan Systemic theroy?

Answer 5

Help the families develop an alternative belief by creating an environment where new information can be introduced into the system.

Question 6

What are the 3 main concepts of Milan Systemic Theory?

Answer 6

Hypothesizing, Neutrality, and circularity.

Question 7

What is “Dirty Game” in Milan Systemic Theory?

Answer 7

All members participate in problem that maintanse the behavioral sequence for the goal of homeostasis

Question 8

What is Milan Systemic theory’s concept of change?

Answer 8

Change always happens naturally, therapist help cl see that change will happen.

Question 9

Positive Connotation in Milan Systemic theory?

Answer 9

assigns a positive motive or value to EACH family member. Address every members part in the circular process, unlike reframe which address one individual and can be both positive or negative.

Question 10

How is Positive connotation and reframing different?

Answer 10

Reframing can be both positive or negative, and it is directed to one person which ascribes meaning to a behavior.

Question 11

What are Rituals in Milan Systemic Theory?

Answer 11

Rituals are interventions that enhance a positive connotation or require the family to either exaggerate or violate family rules.

Ex: thank the symptomatic member for having the problem.

Question 12

What is Hypothesizing in Milan Systemic theory?

Answer 12

Assessment tool through which the therapist begins an exploration into the system and invites the family to join in the investigation.

Question 13

What is Circularity in Milan Systemic theory?

Answer 13

Member to member interactions and the Interactions between therapist and family.

Question 14

What is Circular questioning in Milan Systemic theory?

Answer 14

Therapy intervention which helps therapist with hypothesis these questions are relational based, and family interactions.

Question 15

What is Neutrality in Milan Systemic theory?

Answer 15

Originally used to describe the attitude of therapist, now replaced by curiosity neutral not choosing a specific side or set of rules. .

Question 16

What is the stance of the therapist in Milan Systemic theory?

Answer 16

+ use to be male/female co therapy and therapy team
+Neutral position
+ focuses on finding a way to think differently
+ Generates hypothesis based on why the family behaves the way it does.

Question 17

Methods & Techniques of Milan Systemic theory?

Answer 17

\+Hypothesizing
\+Circularity
\+Neutrality
\+Invariant Prescriptions 
\+Rituals 
\+Paradoxical Interventions
\+Positive connotation

Question 18

Diagnosing/ Assessment in Milan Systemic theory:

Answer 18

+ Data gathering before meeting becomes basis for what will become the formulation of initial hypothesis.
+ Hypothesis will eventually lead to to choices for therapeutic interventions.

Question 19

What is Invariant Prescriptions in Milan Systemic theory?

Answer 19

For families with symptomatic children, the parents are assigned to spend time together away from children intended to break the pattern of “diry/destructive games” and rebuild generational boundary