Maryville NURS 661 EXAM 3
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Child psychology: tools to facilitate emotional awareness
activities such as role play and symbolic play (nerf gun at emotional targets)
Couples therapy: Telehealth
improves accessibility, especial for rural or underserved couples
Couples therapy: importance of integration of sociocultural sensitivity
addresses societal bias, identity, and cultural expectations
What is the primary focus of therapy with children?
Resilience, emotional development, and behavioral regulation.
How does play therapy help children?
It provides a developmentally appropriate way for children to express emotions and process
experiences.
What role does family involvement play in child therapy?
It is critical for therapeutic success; shared goal-setting with caregivers improves outcomes.
What influences how children experience emotions and therapy?
Developmental stages.
, What is a key aspect of setting boundaries in child therapy sessions?
To support emotional learning and safety.
What was the focus of early (historical) couples counseling?
Practical advice and psychoeducation, often working individually with each partner.
What shift occurred in couples therapy during the 1960s and 70s?
A focus on relational dynamics and feedback loops within conjoint sessions.
What modern approaches are incorporated in couples therapy?
Integrative and evidence-based approaches tailored to specific relational issues.
How has couples therapy expanded in recent years?
To address diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ relationships and polyamorous dynamics.
Couples therapy: What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) centered on?
Attachment bonds and emotional reengagement.
What does cognitive-behavioral couples therapy target?
Maladaptive communication patterns and behavior modification.
What is the goal of behavioral approaches in couples therapy?
To increase positive interactions and decrease negative exchanges.
What do genograms map in family therapy?
Family structures and histories using standardized symbols.
example: dashed lines for adoption, slashes for death/divorce
What patterns can genograms help identify?
Multigenerational transmission of trauma or substance use.
What common relational dysfunctions are addressed in therapy?
Poor communication, emotional disconnection, and loss of trust due to infidelity.
How can therapy improve physical health outcomes?
By reducing relational stress, which can lead to issues like migraines and insomnia.
What is the focus of structural family therapy?
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Child psychology: tools to facilitate emotional awareness
activities such as role play and symbolic play (nerf gun at emotional targets)
Couples therapy: Telehealth
improves accessibility, especial for rural or underserved couples
Couples therapy: importance of integration of sociocultural sensitivity
addresses societal bias, identity, and cultural expectations
What is the primary focus of therapy with children?
Resilience, emotional development, and behavioral regulation.
How does play therapy help children?
It provides a developmentally appropriate way for children to express emotions and process
experiences.
What role does family involvement play in child therapy?
It is critical for therapeutic success; shared goal-setting with caregivers improves outcomes.
What influences how children experience emotions and therapy?
Developmental stages.
, What is a key aspect of setting boundaries in child therapy sessions?
To support emotional learning and safety.
What was the focus of early (historical) couples counseling?
Practical advice and psychoeducation, often working individually with each partner.
What shift occurred in couples therapy during the 1960s and 70s?
A focus on relational dynamics and feedback loops within conjoint sessions.
What modern approaches are incorporated in couples therapy?
Integrative and evidence-based approaches tailored to specific relational issues.
How has couples therapy expanded in recent years?
To address diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ relationships and polyamorous dynamics.
Couples therapy: What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) centered on?
Attachment bonds and emotional reengagement.
What does cognitive-behavioral couples therapy target?
Maladaptive communication patterns and behavior modification.
What is the goal of behavioral approaches in couples therapy?
To increase positive interactions and decrease negative exchanges.
What do genograms map in family therapy?
Family structures and histories using standardized symbols.
example: dashed lines for adoption, slashes for death/divorce
What patterns can genograms help identify?
Multigenerational transmission of trauma or substance use.
What common relational dysfunctions are addressed in therapy?
Poor communication, emotional disconnection, and loss of trust due to infidelity.
How can therapy improve physical health outcomes?
By reducing relational stress, which can lead to issues like migraines and insomnia.
What is the focus of structural family therapy?
