Answer to Question 1
Answer:
1. Social stageintroductions, establish rapport
2. Problem stageeach members definition of the problem
3. Interactive stagetherapist identifies family structure by observing repetitive interactions among family members
4. Contract stagetherapist establishes exactly what, according to each family member, would constitute resolution of the familys problems
Answer to Question 2
Answer:
1. Is treatment for the entire family needed?
2. Who are the appropriate family members with whom to work?
3. What underlying interactive patterns fuel the family disturbance and lead to symptoms in one or more of its members?
4. What specific interventions will most effectively help this family?