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24 Cards in this Set
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Describe Therapeutic Techniques
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I-messages
Family sculpting-model families into positions symbolizing actual relationships Choreography-reenact scenes to see aliances Humor-point out absurdity of rigid positions Touch-shaking hands, patting shoulders Props-puppets-illustrate process of actions, process experience |
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Development of Problems
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smother emotion and desire
Low self-esteem Strict adherence to rigidity and rituals established to to anxiety and uncertainty Lack of warmth in the family where people avoid each other and preoccupy themselves with other distractions. Destructive Communication |
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Destructive Communication
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Four dishonest ways people communicate
o Blaming o Placating o Being irrelevant o Being super reasonable |
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Goals of therapy
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Primary goal is growth.
Uncover deeper levels of experiencing Promote individuation through new experiences break down rigid expectancies and unblock awareness. Forge more genuine family ties |
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Define Symbols
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The most basic technique of learning and expressing personal impulse.
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Define Growth
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Process of moving from comfort through fear of change by becoming self aware and challenged.
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Define Scapegoat
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The identified symptom bearer who is sacrificed to preserve the family structure.
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Define Resistance
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Ambivalence about change
Family belief that the status quo is the best solution. |
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Define Confusion
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Concept used to disrupt existing patterns and open infrastructure to respond and adapt in new ways to situations.
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Define Fantasy
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Concept that allows people to communicate symbollically without being distracted by facts that inhibit growth.
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Battle for Structure
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Begins with first stage of treatment in which the therapist is initially in control of structure of session time cost location & insistence that all members are present.
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Battle for Initiative
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2nd stage of treatment-shift the responsibility of therapy to family and increase anxiety.
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Filial Therapy
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Train parents to play with children.
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Countertransferance
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Therapists experience of emotional engagement of with family
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Key Constructs in experiential therapy
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Commitment to self expression
Emphasis on flexibility and freedom. Expanding experience of individuals Emotional well-being is emphasized over problem solving. Attachment Theory |
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Healthy Development
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If people are allowed to follow their own instincts, they tend to flourish.
Self-actualization Parental control isn’t excessive and children are allowed to be children. Nurturing spontaneous experience and giving family member the freedom to be themselves. |
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Role of the therapist in experiential theory
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Bring about positive change in the family by helping family members get in touch with their real feelings.
Therapist must be a genuine person who catalyzes change using his or her personal impact on families, and participating as fully as he or she is able. Pay limited attention to the specifics of the presenting problem. Help people relax defensive fears so that deeper more genuine emotions can emerge. Confrontational and provocative in attempts to expose hidden problems. Highly active, depending upon the therapist’s personality while using several techniques |
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What are the conditions for change in Experiential Therapy
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➢ Emotional Experiencing-
➢ Drop protective defenses and open up to each other. ➢ Existential encounter-Active involvement of the therapist, whether it be more confrontational or caring and accepting. ➢ Inclusion of as many family members as possible from several generations. |
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What is the premise of problems in Experiential therapy.
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Family problems rooted in suppression of feelings, rigidity
Denial of impulse Over-use of of defense mechanisms |
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How is resolution achieved in experiential family therapy
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Emphasize feelings in the here and now.
Interrupt family patterns |
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What is the therapist's role in experiential therapy
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Therapists Personality
Increase Risk in Family Eliminate emotional deadlines Increase stress in family Teach New communication skills |
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Interventions according to Whitaker
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1. Redefine symptoms as efforts for growth
2. Model fantasy alternatives to real-life stress 3. Separate inter and intra personal stress 4. Add practical bits of information 5. Augment despair of family member 6.Promote affective communication 7. Treat children like children |
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Interventions ( Satir(
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1. I-messages
2. Family sculpture 3. Choreography 4. Humor 5. Touch 6. Props 7. Family restructuring |
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What are the symptoms of Dysfunctional Families?
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Speak in plurals ( We)
Unclear & non-specific messages Respond with monologues |
