Author Question: Gorge, a therapist practicing strategic therapy, says to the family after they describe their ... (Read 40 times)

awywial · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Gorge, a therapist practicing strategic therapy, says to the family after they describe their problem: I'm not sure if I am able to handle such a problem. What is Gorge doing?

A) He is taking a one-down stance to increase the client's motivation.
B) He is taking the hopeless stance to motivate the client to find hope.
C) He is demonstrating a deep respect for the power and ways of the client.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 2

Virtually all interventions used by traditional systemic-strategic therapists have a single intention. What is it?

A) To interrupt negative interaction patterns between therapists and clients
B) To interrupt negative interaction patterns that prevent collaboration in therapy
C) To interrupt negative interaction patterns that include the presenting problem or symptom
D) To interrupt negative interaction patterns that include the presenting problem or symptom