Amftrb national mft exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Who is the founder of Bowenian therapy? - Murray Bowen & James Framo (follower, although some argue he is more object-relations, he feels he is transgenerational) Which theory focuses on ledgers and balances? - Contextual therapy Who created the rubber fence theory? - Wynn Who created the term garage mechanic? - Carl Whitaker What is the emphasis in Bowenian therapy? - Differentiation of self What is Bowen's differentiation of self defined? - refers to the autonomy of function wh...

Psuedomutality describes a systemic pretense of harmony and closeness that hides conflict and interferes with intimacy (Lyman Wynne, 1940s) Psuedohostility Arguing and bickering that hides "pathological alignments" in families A volatile and intense way of disguising and distorting both affection and splits Prevents open communication and quality relationships (Lyman Wynne, 1940s) Rubber-Fence Boundary Families are seemingly yielding, but are in fact nearly impermeable to information fr...

Out of earshot of Dad, Mom points out one of his parenting inadequacies to the children. From a Contextual Family Therapy perspective, Mom's actions are evidence for - split filial loyalty Bob (45) and Marianne (38) argue about what is the proper age for their daughter Jill (14) to begin dating. Jill hears the fighting and enters the room. Marianne draws Jill into the argument to side with her against Bob. From a Bowen Systems perspective, what has occurred? - Triangulation Creation of a ...