Based on the Previous Vignette, Harold, the Structural Family Therapist

question 14

Multiple Choice

Based on the previous vignette, Harold, the structural family therapist working with Mikayla and Jenna, takes into account that all behavior has reciprocal antecedents and describes their pattern of interaction like this: M affects J's response, which then affects M's response, ad infinitum. Harold is:

• A) reframing the complementary relationship, removing blame from one person and describing how each person contributes to the problem dynamic.
• B) boundary making to help the couple strengthen diffuse boundaries.
• C) challenging the couple's assumptions by overtly questioning whether they are actually having the effect the couple anticipated.
• D) using crisis induction by bringing the symptom into the room.

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