MFT Licensing Exam: Domain 1, Deck 1:
The Practice of Systemic Therapy Questions
And Answers
Adlerian Therapy - Theory of Change -
correct answer ✅Change occurs by increasing client's self-
awareness, and challenging and modifying his or her fundamental
premises , life goals, and basic concepts.
Adlerian Therapy - Therapists' Role -
correct answer ✅- Accepting, encouraging, respectful, optimistic
- Co-thinker
- Relationship is collaborative and built on trust
Adlerian Therapy - Treatment Goals -
correct answer ✅- Challenge the client's basic premises and life
goals
- Develop socially useful goals and increase social interests
- Increase the client's sense of belonging
Adlerian Therapy - Primary Concepts & Interventions -
correct answer ✅- Inferiority: Inferiority feelings are the source of
all human striving. Individual growth results from our attempts to
overcome real or imagined inferiorities.
, MFT Licensing Exam: Domain 1, Deck 1:
The Practice of Systemic Therapy Questions
And Answers
- Early Recollection: Used as an assessment tool - stories that
occurred before the age of 10. Focus on thoughts and feelings at
that time.
- Family Constellation: Exploration of the family atmosphere and
relational dynamics that prevailed when client was a child.
- Lifestyle Assessment: Identifying client goals and motivations -
through early recollections.
Also, Dream Interpretation, Summary, Role-Playing, Guided
Imagery, and Encouragement.
Adlerian Therapy - Phases of Treatment -
correct answer ✅Beginning: Establishing the Relationship. Early
recollections, questionnaires and family constellations. Helps client
become aware of their assets.
Middle: Encourage self-understanding and insight through
interpretation. Therapist stays optimistic
End: Put insights into practice. Encourage client to take risks with
new behaviors as if they are the people they want to be.
The Practice of Systemic Therapy Questions
And Answers
Adlerian Therapy - Theory of Change -
correct answer ✅Change occurs by increasing client's self-
awareness, and challenging and modifying his or her fundamental
premises , life goals, and basic concepts.
Adlerian Therapy - Therapists' Role -
correct answer ✅- Accepting, encouraging, respectful, optimistic
- Co-thinker
- Relationship is collaborative and built on trust
Adlerian Therapy - Treatment Goals -
correct answer ✅- Challenge the client's basic premises and life
goals
- Develop socially useful goals and increase social interests
- Increase the client's sense of belonging
Adlerian Therapy - Primary Concepts & Interventions -
correct answer ✅- Inferiority: Inferiority feelings are the source of
all human striving. Individual growth results from our attempts to
overcome real or imagined inferiorities.
, MFT Licensing Exam: Domain 1, Deck 1:
The Practice of Systemic Therapy Questions
And Answers
- Early Recollection: Used as an assessment tool - stories that
occurred before the age of 10. Focus on thoughts and feelings at
that time.
- Family Constellation: Exploration of the family atmosphere and
relational dynamics that prevailed when client was a child.
- Lifestyle Assessment: Identifying client goals and motivations -
through early recollections.
Also, Dream Interpretation, Summary, Role-Playing, Guided
Imagery, and Encouragement.
Adlerian Therapy - Phases of Treatment -
correct answer ✅Beginning: Establishing the Relationship. Early
recollections, questionnaires and family constellations. Helps client
become aware of their assets.
Middle: Encourage self-understanding and insight through
interpretation. Therapist stays optimistic
End: Put insights into practice. Encourage client to take risks with
new behaviors as if they are the people they want to be.
