One problem with traditional family treatment approaches, according to the text, is to view children of alcoholics through a deficit lens.
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A key trait of the family lost child is perfectionism.
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The text favors use of the terms chief enabler and codependent for the partner of a substance misuser.
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Each one of these is a step of strengths-based counseling as described in the book except
a. refocus blame.
b. rename.
c. reframe.
d. reclaim.
The purpose of the family sculpture exercise is to
a. reveal that the individual is stronger than the family system.
b. teach participants how the family system works.
c. emphasize the significance of verbal communication.
d. teach the terminology of family therapy.
Therapists working with gays and lesbians are advised to
a. focus on client self-determination and adopt the terms used by gay and lesbian clients.
b. use the term sexual preference.
c. insist that members of the family of origin participate in sessions.
d. encourage gays and lesbians to come out of the closet.
In working with Appalachian families, guidelines provided in the text indicate to do all except:
a. present information in a factual, nonjudgmental way.
b. show respect for these Appalachian people.
c. help unmotivated women acquire the skills they need to help the rest of the family.
d. first engage the man of the family.
Work with Kathy and Ed in the case history entailed
a. inpatient treatment for the wife.
b. arranging foster care for a child.
c. teaching them the Fighting Fair scheme of communication.
d. inpatient treatment for the husband.
A family that exhibits a lack of cohesion and social support, where each member is protected by a wall of defenses, would be considered
a. blended.
b. isolated.
c. enmeshed.
d. healthy.
Advice from CSAT for working with Asian American families includes all except
a. recognizing that there is respect for expertise in this group.
b. focus on the mother as the decision maker concerning health issues.
c. making the first appointment with the head of the family.
d. providing a thorough treatment plan.
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