A Satir-Oriented Therapist Working in a Session with a Client

question 42

Multiple Choice

A Satir-oriented therapist working in a session with a client said the following: "As I listen to you explain what happened to you during that argument with your sister, I am getting a sense that you were feeling hurt. Does that sound right?" What is the therapist attempting to do with the client?

• A) Understand the ingredients of the interaction
• B) Facilitate emotional expression
• C) Soften the family rule
• D) Coaching communication

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Definitions:

Affect Expression

The external display of emotions or feelings through facial expressions, gestures, tone of voice, and other behaviors.

Cognitive Triangle

A conceptual model in cognitive behavioral therapy that illustrates the interrelation between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Cognitive Coping Skills

Techniques and strategies that help an individual manage stressful situations and emotions through altering maladaptive thoughts and beliefs.

Cognitive Assessment

A psychological evaluation designed to measure an individual's intellectual abilities, memory, problem-solving skills, and other cognitive functions.