Systems Final Quiz

Question 1

2 Central Ideas of Gestalt

Answer 1

1. Most important focus is experience of the present moment.
2. Self can only be known in context of other.

Question 2

5 Tenets of Gestalt

Answer 2

1. Paradoxical theory of change
2. Active awareness, i.e., phenomenology
3. Dialogical process of the here and now
4. Drive toward human fulfillment
5. Figure-ground thinking

Question 3

3 causes of human suffering, according to gestalt

Answer 3

1. Systemic pressures that restrict: “shoulds”
2. Shame (the wrong kind)
3. Lack of self-continuity

Question 4

Treatment goal in gestalt

Answer 4

Acceptance and inclusion of the whole, authentic self in process

Question 5

5 gestalt interventions

Answer 5

1. Dialogical process (the “fixed” therapist does not help the “broken” client; gestalt therapists undergo lots of therapy)
2. Empty chair technique
3. “Safe emergencies”
4. Exaggerated behaviors (clowning)
5. Awareness practice (mindfulness)

Question 6

Virginia Satir is known for…

Answer 6

The Human Validation Model

Question 7

3 Assumptions of Satirian Therapy

Answer 7

1. All humans are good (poor communication is just incompetence; psychopathology is just attempts to adapt gone wrong)
2. All humans have what they need for growth and change
3. The therapist’s “belief in the family” is the mechanism of change

Question 8

Overarching Goal of Satirian Therapy

Answer 8

Achieve wellness by releasing the potential present in every family

Question 9

Satirian therapy places a strong emphasis on…

Answer 9

open, honest communication

Question 10

Meaning of a “symptom” in Satirian therapy

Answer 10

Signal that the family’s growth is blocked

Question 11

Homeostasis, in Satirian therapy

Answer 11

Members pay a “price” for homeostasis

Question 12

4 Family Roles, according to Satir

Answer 12

1. Placater
2. Blamer
3. Rationalizer
4. Irrelevant

Question 13

Therapist Stance in Satirian Therapy

Answer 13

Warm and Caring

Question 14

8 Components of a Self, according to Satir

Answer 14

1. Physical
2. Intellectual
3. Emotional
4. Sensual
5. Interactional
6. Contextual (phenomenological)
7. Nutritional
8. Spiritual

Question 15

5 Stages of Satirian Therapy

Answer 15

1. Late status quo: business as usual until introduction of a foreign object
2. Resistance: communication stances appear
3. Chaos: system enters the unknown
4. Integration: excitement about the possibility of change via transforming idea
5. New status quo: comfort with a new homeostasis

Question 16

4 Objectives of Satirian Therapy

Answer 16

1. Raise self-esteem of each member
2. Become a decision-maker
3. Become responsible: do what you say you’ll do
4. Become congruent: say what you mean, and mean what you say

Question 17

5 Satirian Interventions (to be used spontaneously and creatively)

Answer 17

1. Family life fact chronology
2. Parts party
3. Family sculpting
4. Role playing
5. Teaching a new language