Chapter 2: Basic Techniques of Family Therapy || A+ Verified Solutions.

What is the goal of the initial telephone call? correct answers To get an overview of the presenting problem and arrange for the family to come for a consultation. schedule the first interview, specifying who should attend (usually everyone in the household) and the time and place. while family members often have perfectly legitimate points of view (of why they want to come on their own or why they don't want to go), even if it doesn't happen to coincide with your own, if you expect to meet with the entire family, at least for an initial assessment, a matter-of-fact statement that that's how you work will get most families to agree to a consultation and say that you'll need to hear from everyone, at least initially, in order to get as much information as possible. Most people accept the need to give their point of view; what they resist is the implication that they're to blame. What is the goal of the first interview? correct answers To build an alliance with the family and develop a hypothesis about what's maintaining the presenting problem. start actively thinking and forming a tentative hypothesis First session checklist correct answers Make contact with each member of the family, and acknowledge his or her point of view about the problem and feelings about coming to therapy. Establish leadership by controlling the structure and pace of the interview. Develop a working alliance with the family by balancing warmth and professionalism. Compliment clients on positive actions and family strengths. Maintain empathy with individuals and respect for the family's way of doing things. Focus on specific problems and attempted solutions. Develop hypotheses about unhelpful interactions around the presenting problem. Be curious about why these have persisted. Also notice helpful interactions that can support the family in moving forward. Don't overlook the possible involvement of family members, friends, or helpers who aren't present. Offer a treatment contract that acknowledges the family's goals and specifies the therapist's framework for structuring treatment. Invite questions. Tentative Hypotheses correct answers A "hunch" made after the initial telephone call, and tested in the first interview. What are the objectives of a first consultation? correct answers Establish rapport and gather information. What is the antidote to arguing in Family Therapy sessions? correct answers Establishing leadership by controlling the structure and pace of the interview and by insisting that the family members speak one at a time.