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MFT Licensing Exam: Domain 1, Deck 2: The Practice of Systemic Therapy 2024
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Constructivist Theory - Theory of Change - ✔Change requires inner motivation rather than environmental or external sources. Necessary: individuals must challenge their patterned cognitions in order to allow for change to occur. Underpinning: Problems arise when individuals become stuck in unconscious patterns then turn into habits Constructivist Theory - Role of the Therapist - ✔Therapist listens for patterned cognitions from client (bc they represent client's core beliefs) TX also guides client to find meaning in their lives as a way to reduce problems Constructivist Theory - Main Concepts/Treatment Goals - ✔Main Concepts: Clients seek out experiences that validate their belief system COP - Core Ordering Processes - the way clients organize worldviews, define identity, and relate to others:
Multidirectional partiality - focuses on the best interest of each individual to promote relational fairness. Ex. father should not make a choice that would positive for him but harmful to spouse or children Contextual Theory - Treatment Goals - ✔- Take responsibility and accountability for one's own behaviors and actions
Helps client understand and experience emotions within safety of therapy session Assists client to not fear emotions that they typically dismiss, but make productive use of the emotions. Emotionally Focused Therapy - Key Concepts - ✔Often used with couples struggling to engage/communicate Develops new ways to interact as a couple and to foster bonds between couples Examines couple's internal emotional experience of relatedness and how partners engage Focuses on: 1. Relationships as attachment bonds