Q1

What are the pros and cons of insisting that the entire family attend the initial consultation? What would you do if you learned that some of the family members refused to engage in therapy stating that the presenting problem, a recent traumatic event, did not negatively impact them?

Q2

Create a list of suggestions for cutting down on the no-show and cancellation rates of families scheduled for therapy. Which items on your list would you be comfortable instituting and why?

Q3

PCN-521 Model Matrix

Complete the Psychoanalytic section in the "Model Matrix" worksheet (CBT is provided as an example on the Model Matrix).

Directions: Below is a matrix you will use throughout this course to gather and organize information. It is suggested you save this document for future use as it will be a helpful study guide in preparation for your licensure exam.

 

Â	CBT	Psychoanalytic	Bowen	Structural	Strategic	Experiential	Solution-focused	Narrative	Feminist
Key Figures	Ivan Pavlov, Watson, Thorndike, B.F. Skinner, and Bandura	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â
Key Techniques	Downward Arrow, ABCs, match thoughts to feelings, replace unhelpful thoughts with useful thoughts, replace negative self-talk, and explore alternate schemas	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â
How do problems arise and persist?	Recurring faulty cognitions result in problematic response patterns	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â
Therapy Objectives	To modify specific patterns of thinking / behaviors and to alleviate the presenting symptoms	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â
How does change occur?	Changed beliefs lead to changed behaviors Change occurs when contingencies of reinforcement are altered	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â	Â
Therapist Role	Ask questions to challenge assumptions rather than directly challenging Teach family that emotional problems are caused by unrealistic beliefs