A Symbolic-Experiential Therapist Working with a Family Says to the Mother

question 56

Multiple Choice

A symbolic-experiential therapist working with a family says to the mother, "When did you divorce your husband and marry your son?" The therapist is attempting to:

• A) deeply offend the family to the point of changing out of embarrassment.
• B) affectively confront the family to interrupt rigid patterns.
• C) help the client to separate personal issues from interpersonal issues.
• D) expand the symptom from an individual matter to a family matter.

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Definitions:

Uninvolved Parenting

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness and communication, where parents fulfill basic needs but are detached from their child’s life.

Supporting

The act of providing assistance or encouragement to others, often involving emotional, financial, or practical aid.

Demanding

Describes individuals or situations that require a high level of effort, attention, or resources, often leading to stress or challenges.

Corporal Punishment

involves the physical disciplining of an individual, usually a child, by an authority figure, through methods such as spanking or slapping.