PS381 Lecture Notes - Scapegoating, Therapeutic Relationship, Family Therapy
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Explain how family therapists play the role of parent surrogates and elicit transference reactions from family members. Carolyn and david were very anxious, and they set up a conflict. Did not comply with instructions, did not bring whole family, don was left out. Gus and carl are acting like parents, wise and compassionate parents/therapists offer strength and warmth. Stereotypically strength is associated with dads and warmth with moms. So predictable is this challenge the battle for structure. Struggle has to do with how well parents can deal with anxiety of being in therapy to begin with. Part of their fearfulness for engaging in the treatment, they"re reluctant to become vulnerable. How therapists can assist family in managing fear, trust, will family. Nurturing relationship early stage we the therapists = surrogate parents, we have to continue to work and nurture relationship. Transference reactions: unconscious process, individuals who emit these behaviours may come aware that they"re projecting their own personal histories.