Therapist Reasoning Questions

Question from Therapist Reasoning for asking the question It would be important for the entire family to come in for therapy. This is because the therapist can systemically ask questions to all family members. The therapist would need to open the counseling session talking about confidentality. The therapist may desire to ask the clients what they would expect from the therapist. Then the therapist would try to ask questions about what the problem is.
“Good Morning. Thank you for coming in today. I understand from the phone conversation that we had yesterday, that you are having some conflict in your family. I appreciate you, Sophia, for calling in. Sophia, let’s begin the session today with what has been going on with the family.” Opening. …show more content…
What was done differently when the problem existed?”
“Let’s talk about your financial situation. Sophia, what do you do? Enrique and Sophia, who manages the home? Who decides on who does what in your family?” Attempt to get to know strengths in the family. Also, this question might be asked to get to know the family’s cultural contexts.
“This question can be asked to the whole family. What do you think about your problem and what is most troubling you?” This question allows the clients to talk about their view of the problem.
“Has other people (family members, neighbors, friends) have been affected by the problem?” “Has your family withdrawn from those around you?” This question allows the clients to talk about how the problem has affected those people around them.
“Have you attempted to solve the problem so that others did not see the problem in your life?” Highlight strengths. Talks about their ability to solve the problems.
“How has your children been affected by the problem? Attempt to allow the parents to talk about their children. This could explain how they are affected by their …show more content…
“Children, what happens when you bring up the problem to your parents?”
“Well, I definitely understand how the problem affects your family and those people around you. Is there anything that you would do differently, knowing what has been said this morning by your family members?”
“What are you going to try to do that you did not already do, since you have heard what has been said today?”
“You all talked about so much today. When you go home today, begin to think about some goals that you would like to see for your family. I would like to hear about some goals for every one of the family members. When you come back into therapy, we are going to talk about those goals, and ways that we can begin to see the problem dissipate in your life. Great job today, I look forward to getting more about you and what goals you have for your family. Thank you all for coming