When Working with a Family in Therapy, Caitlin, a Strategic

question 72

Multiple Choice

When working with a family in therapy, Caitlin, a strategic therapist, requests that dad disciplines the child instead of mom when the child breaks the house rules. What technique is Caitlin using with her clients?

• A) An indirect directive
• B) A paradox
• C) A straightforward directive
• D) A metaphorical task

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