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Who developed Family Systems Theory?
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Virginia Satir
Jay Haley Cloe Madanes Salvador Minuchin |
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Background of theory: ( Four major approaches)
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-structural strategies
-family systems theory of Murray Brown - existential/humanistic approach of Satir - strategic ( pg 406) |
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What are some important ideas to the family system?
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1. Family is a system of interrelated people. ( Best way to see people is to understand them in relation to their family. Similar to microcosm system of group therapy.)
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What is an "IP"?
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Identified patient. ( pg 407)
(Similar to solution focused therapy) -When a child is acting out - all attention is thrown on the child and redirected away from the issues between the parents. The one labeled as "the one with the problem" is usually labeled the IP - in Family systems the problem and the person are not one in the same. Problems are not WITHIN individuals. |
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Designating one event as the cause to a chain of events is silly. Why is this? ( pg 407)
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Circular causality. ---- View of interaction. It is difficult to say what caused what.Therapist are more interested in the process ( or how things happen in a family, than the content ( the what) of the happening.)
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What are the 3 types of systems?
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Open and closed.
Open systems- parts are interactive and information flows in or out of systems easily. Closed systems - dont allow information in or out - leads to rigidity, and inability to change and adjust with the environment. 3. homeostasis - systems tend to self regulate and therefore resist change. |
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Describe human validation process model. ( pg 408)
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this was the name that Satir gave to her system.
-satire's approach is experiential and humanistic, with attention to emotional and physical experience. |
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What is the cornerstone of Satire's approach?
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self esteem and self worth.
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How did Satir define self esteem?
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defined as the degree to which the individual values himself regardless of the opinion of others.
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How is Satir's approach similar to Roger's unconditional positive regard?
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She wrote "we are a member of the human race and as such, we are miracles"
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What is a self mandala?
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Humans have 8 aspects: the body, thoughts, feelings, senses, relationships, context, nutrition, and soul. None of these parts function independently. ( pg 411)
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What is congruent communication?
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communication in which verbal and nonverbal messages match.
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What is incongruent communication?
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verbal and non-verbal messages dont match.
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What is meta communication?
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This is used to confirm is a message is congruent or non congruent.
MC is communication that takes place between two individuals. |
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What are the four problematic patterns of communication?
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(pg 411)- Humans have a tendency to do these when they face problems.
1- placating, blaming, computing, and distracting. (these are all attempts to cover up vulnerability) |
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Placating is what?
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"the yes person" - one who always tries to get others to approve of him. He ingratiates and apologizes.
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What is blaming?
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bossy dictator.
- is tense and tight - blaming others |
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What is computing?
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Computers analyze everything and show very little feeling about anything. (unreasonable) - sensible and rational, but distant and cool to others. ( Physically- stiff and cold)
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What is distracting?
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buzzbrain. He makes no sense. never addresses a point directly.
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Define a "healthy" person according to this theory.
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Leveling- person communicates coherently, body, words, and vocal tone all fit together.
Person is congruent in communication. Has high levels of self esteem. Communication is free and honest. |
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Describe more of a healthy person
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Congruent. Honest with self and others. takes risks and is creative.
can change and accommodate to various situations. rules are flexible. |
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What is the nature of assessment? ( pg 415)
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power of observation
paying attention to metacommunication in family. paying attention to interactions amongst family members. |
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What is the role of client and counselor?
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Client can change at anytime.
Humanistic approach. Therapist must be aware of themselves. Therapist must be non-judgmental. Warm and accepting. |
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What are the goals in Family Systems Therapy?
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release blocked family potentials. engage healing powers of the client.
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Process of therapy?
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1. families who come to therapy are in pain.
2. chaos - family members venture into risky territory. 3. integration - family develops new ways of being. |
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What are the therapeutic techniques?
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Family Sculpting
Family Stress Ballet Communication Analysis Therapist Communication Touch Family Thermometer Parts Party |
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What is structural therapy?
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Salvador Minuchin
* pays attention to family structure. *organizes ways in which the family interacts. * subsystems *boundaries (pg 424) |
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What are some things you can say about boundaries? ( pg424)
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disengaged - boundaries are too rigid.
enmeshed - boundaries are very unclear. |
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Theory of person and development?
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more focus on person WITHIN family, instead of just the person.
*stresses of transition *balance between individuality and belonging. |
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Health and dysfunction?
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dysfunction - when old patterns of relating dont work anymore.
Becomes apparent in times of transition. |
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nature of therapy ( structural therapy)?
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no formal assessment method is used.
-genograms |
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structural therapy roles of client and counselor?
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active and present focused. (here and now technique)
counselor - expert & leader |
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Structural Therapy goals?
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change the structure of the family.
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Structural Therapy techniques?
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Enactment
Focusing Achieving intensity boundary making unbalancing teaching complementary |
