FSI AAMFT Sample Exam Questions Complete verified 2023 updated solution.

CBT family therapy techniques are least likely to be used with: - This type of therapy is the least likely treatment for schizophrenia. Drawing from John Bowlby's work, this model emphasizes the importance of healthy attachment at the infant stage of development. It also addresses the need for individuation and differentiation. - These are key constructs of the Object Relations model of Family Therapy. Note the distractor by the use of Bowlby's Attachment Theory and the Emotionally Focused Therapy which also draws upon the Bowlby's work as well as the Object Relations use of differentiation (separating from family of origin) which is different than the Bowenian use of the construct. Three types of constructivist models - Solution-focused (de Shazer & Berg), Narrative (White & Epston), Collaborative Language Systems (Anderson & Goolishian) Three types of experiential models - Symbolic-Experiential (Whitaker), Human Validation Process Model (Satir), & Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (Greenberg & Johnson) are all these types of models. Three types of transgenerationl models - Bowenian, Contextual (Nagy), & Object Relations/Psychodynamic (Framo & Sharff) are all these types of models. The therapist asks himself: "How can I bring about change with this couple?" This question would most likely be asked by a: - According to Strategic (Haley, Madanes) therapist, especially Haley, the therapist is responsible for therapy, goals, and process and controls sessions by encouraging members to interact with each other. The other models do not focus on therapist responsibility for change as much, or not as a sole responsibility. For example, the Solution-Focused model would construct a process for change along with the couple, but the therapist would not pose this question to him/her self. This exists between a distance and pursuer. As one moves closer or away, the other adjusts to maintain the ____________. (Definition) - Definition of fixed distance (Bowen) Which one of the following therapists would emphasize that difficulties are turned into chronic problems by the persistence of misguided attempted solutions, forming positive feedback escalation? - Watzlawick, Weakland, and Fisch A mother calls the therapist sounding very panicky, wanting an immediate appointment. At the first session, the mother states that her 12-year old son Sam has just been caught in the bathroom of a neighbor's home with a 6-year old boy. The 6-year old says that Sam was playing with his "bum" and kissing his penis. When confronted by his mother, Sam admitted to having "played" with the boy on 4 previous occasions. The neighbor boy's parents have banned Sam from their home and informed other parents and the school about his "perversion". Sam's mother called a psychiatrist prior to calling you who she says stated, "You can put him into therapy and give him drugs, but it's probably already too late." You begin seeing Sam and his family. From a Milan Systemic approach you would: - Inquiring about the family processes infers neutrality, hypothesizing and circularity, all of which are hallmarks of Milan Systemic therapy (Palazzoli, Boscolo, Cecchin). Realigning the hierarchy is Strategic (Haley, Madanes). Invisible loyalties come from Nagy's model, and interest in affect would be most closely connected to experiential therapists. The Family Preservation Model seen in many federally-funded programs grew out of: - This model grew out of the MRI model, often required for federally-funded programs