By studying their own families of origin, helpers are able to ...

[theo]

By studying their own families of origin, helpers are able to
 
  a. be in a position to offer therapy to family members that may not seek professional assistance.
  b. improve their own ability to counsel families.
  c. completely resolve unfinished business from their own childhood.
  d. learn how to manipulate family members to do what they want.

Question 2

The rationale for self-exploration and personal therapy for helpers includes all of the following EXCEPT
 
  a. if helpers are unaware of issues stemming from their family experiences, they are likely to find ways to avoid acknowledging and dealing with potentially painful areas with their clients.
  b. as clients confront events that trigger their pain, memories of helpers' own pain may come forth.
  c. as you review your family history you will NOT gain some insight into patterns you have adopted from your family of origin.
  d. identifying and resolving unfinished business related to your family of origin allows you to establish relationships that do not repeat negative patterns of interaction.

[wshriver]

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c

[theo]

TYSM

[elyse44]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it