27. Family therapy

Question 1

Whats a genogram

Answer 1

• Genogram — A genogram is a family tree constructed by the therapist. It looks at past relationships and events and what impact these have on the person’s current emotional technique.

Question 2

Aspects of family therapy

Answer 2

• Systemic Interpretation — Views depression as a symptom of a problem in the larger family.
• Communication Training — Dysfunctional communication patterns within the family are identified and corrected. People are taught how to listen, ask questions and respond non-defensively.