Marriage and Family
1. Meta Analysis Statistical technique that merges the quantitative results of several
studies to
produce an overall ettect of the treatment; used in studies to determine if
therapy, overall, is ettective.
2. Salvador
Min- uchin This family therapist believed that family function followed family
organizations.
3. Family of
Origin Therapy
Therapy with an adult client and his or her parents to resolve past hurts and
4. Narrative
Thera- py unresolved ditterences
This family therapy approach assumes that our life "stories" and our
problem are constructed realities and that new and more functional
stories can be created in counseling leading to more problem free and
productive living.
5. Paradigm Shift A change in basic assumptions about problem formation necessary to
use systems theories ettectively.
6. Homeostasis A balanced state of equilibrium in the family; living systems adjust
themselves to attempt to remain in this state at all times.
7. Subsystems Smaller units of the family with their own organization and functions; may
be
determined by age, gender, interests, and other factors.
8. Genogram A diagram of one's family tree over three generations or more, allowing
the client and counselor to identify recurring themes over the
generations.
9. Enmeshment Blurring of boundaries between family members over involvement in
each others activities, making autonomy impossible.
10. Fusion An individual's emotions overpowering reason, leading to a loss of
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individuality and autonomy; opposite of ditterentiation.
11. ACA American Counseling Association. A professional organization for
counselors.
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1. Meta Analysis Statistical technique that merges the quantitative results of several
studies to
produce an overall ettect of the treatment; used in studies to determine if
therapy, overall, is ettective.
2. Salvador
Min- uchin This family therapist believed that family function followed family
organizations.
3. Family of
Origin Therapy
Therapy with an adult client and his or her parents to resolve past hurts and
4. Narrative
Thera- py unresolved ditterences
This family therapy approach assumes that our life "stories" and our
problem are constructed realities and that new and more functional
stories can be created in counseling leading to more problem free and
productive living.
5. Paradigm Shift A change in basic assumptions about problem formation necessary to
use systems theories ettectively.
6. Homeostasis A balanced state of equilibrium in the family; living systems adjust
themselves to attempt to remain in this state at all times.
7. Subsystems Smaller units of the family with their own organization and functions; may
be
determined by age, gender, interests, and other factors.
8. Genogram A diagram of one's family tree over three generations or more, allowing
the client and counselor to identify recurring themes over the
generations.
9. Enmeshment Blurring of boundaries between family members over involvement in
each others activities, making autonomy impossible.
10. Fusion An individual's emotions overpowering reason, leading to a loss of
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individuality and autonomy; opposite of ditterentiation.
11. ACA American Counseling Association. A professional organization for
counselors.
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