In the Solution-Based Approach, How Does the Therapist Address the Pathologizing

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the solution-based approach, how does the therapist address the pathologizing interpersonal pattern (PIP) to resolve issues among families?

• A) The therapist tends to assess PIPs when assessing for strengths and resources in facilitating WIPs
• B) Therapists would conceptualize not just the PIPs the couple presents as a problem, but also the PIPs in each family of origin
• C) They will have only minimal conversations about PIPs and will carefully assess it only if it seems necessary for a particular client
• D) None of these is correct

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