MFT National Exam Study Guide Questions Complete verified 2023 updated solution

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 which results in being less reactive to family systems dynamics and other members emotional states; the extent to which they have learned to manage emotionality. what is the core problem in Bowenian theory? - triangles and emotional reactivity what are Bowenian's key techniques? - genogram and process questions who are the founders of experiential therapy? - Virginia Satir & Carl Whitaker What is the emphasis in experiential therapy? - authenticity and self-actualization what is the core problem in experiential therapy? - emotional suppression and mystification what are key techniques used in experiential therapy? - confrontation and structured exercises who are the founders of solution-focused therapy? - Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg What is the emphasis in solution-focused therapy? - language creates reality What is the core problem in solution-focused therapy? - problem talk what are key techniques used in solution-focused therapy? - focusing on solutions and identifying exceptions