What is the role of congruent communication in family therapy?

a) This is a person-centered term that takes place in individual therapy, not family therapy.
b) This condition, where all members of the family agree about something, is a goal of family therapy.
c) This condition, where a client’s body language and facial expressions are in tune with the verbal expression, is encouraged in family therapy sessions.
d) This condition, where all members of a family agree about something, is seen as a symptom of enmeshment by a family therapist.
e) This condition, where all members of a family disagree about an issue, is seen by family counselors as a sign of growth.


Answer: c

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