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family therapy chapter 5
author nichols
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Psychology
Graduate
03/07/2013

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detriangulation
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process which an individual removes himself from the emotional field of two others
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differentiation of self
Definition
psychological seperation of intellect and emotions and independdance of self from others. opposite of fusion
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family of origin
Definition
usually refers to the original nuclear family of an adult
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fusion
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blurring of psychological boundaroes between self and others and a contamination of emotional and intellectual functioning: opposite of differentiation
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genogram
Definition
schematic diagram of the family systems, using squares to represent male family members, circles females, horizontal lines for marriage, vertical for children
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multigenerational transmission process
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child most involved in the family emotional process emerges with the lowest level of differentiation and pass problems onto future generations
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process questions
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designed to help family members think about their own reactions to what others are doing
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triangulation
Definition
conflict involving two people by involving a thrid person, stabilizing the relationship between the original pair.
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