MFT Clinical Exam questions with correct answers

Satir Communications Therapy - correct answer Theory of Change: through self awareness and improved communication. A humanistic approach. Role of the therapist: active facilitator, resource detective, therapist is genuine and warm, honest and direct Treatment goals: increase congruent communication, improved self-esteem/confidence and personal growth. Key concepts and interventions: incongruent communication, styles of communication (placate, blamer, computer, distracter), modeling communication, family life chronology, family sculpting, take responsibility, metaphors and storytelling , transforming rules Phases of treatment: - Beginning: establish rapport, a sense of equality and hope, assess communication patterns, stances, and concerns, identify treatment focus and goals - Middle: increase family's congruent communication, support and strengthen each individuals sense of uniqueness and self-esteem -End: help family practice, implement, and integrate changes and increase awareness of larger familial patterns Client-centered/Humanistic Therapy - correct answer Created by Carl Rogers Theory of Change: change occurs by creating conditions for the client to grow through the therapeutic relationship with the presence of three essential components: congruence/genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy. Role of therapist: therapist is nondirective, a facilitator who sets the stage and believes the client is able to do what is necessary for growth and change, self-actualization. Client determines goals of therapy. Treatment Goals: self-acceptance, congruence between client's idealized and actual selves, increased self-understanding, decreased levels of defensiveness, insecurity and guilt, more positive relationships and increased comfort with others, increased ability to experience and express feelings in the here and now Key concepts: congruence, unconditional positive regard, empathy, self-actualization, locus of control, non-directive therapy Gestalt Therapy - correct answer Created by