National MFT Exam Prep 2022

A Bowenian Therapist believes that the development of a family disorder is caused by what? - Answer- Family Behavior of Anxious Attachment Who coined the term schism? - Answer- Lidz Who developed the earliest model of Brief Therapy? - Answer- Erickson Who was the founding editor of the first journal of family therapy? - Answer- Haley Who coined the term Mystification? - Answer- R.D. Laing Who developed the idea of the Genogram? (hint not Bowen) - Answer- McGoldrick & Gerson What does Hermeneutics mean? - Answer- Interpretation of Meaning According to a family systems therapist the family is seen as what? - Answer- An emotional and psychological unit Who coined the term 'family atmosphere'? - Answer- Adler According to Adler a family becomes stuck when? - Answer- Parents assume roles based on their expectations of the children Mr. and Mrs. Nelson are worried about their son Percy's behavior. In the course of the initial interview, you question them as to how much past problems in Percy's life are affecting him now. Which family therapy approach are you coming from? - Answer- Constructivist approach Haley's approach gives particular importance to the rules surrounding the: - Answer- Hierarchical structure A father initiates family counseling and expresses a great deal of distress by a multitude of problems with his two teenage daughters. As a marriage and family therapist, your best approach would be to: - Answer- Help the family identify and explore the most important issues A former client shows up unannounced and requests that you meet him for a cup of coffee at a local cafe. He indicates that he needs to talk to you. What should you do? - Answer- Tell him that you cannot meet with him socially, but he can schedule an appointment In which