Two adult siblings and their father begin family therapy to address conflict over the father's controlling behavior. In the first session, the father says, "I don't know why I'm here – they're the ones with a problem!" How could the therapist respond to provide the best chance of effective treatment?
A. Inform the father he is free to leave, and try to help the siblings as best she can.
B. Explain to the father why his behavior has been problematic and how it has affected the siblings.
C. Ask the father what he thinks about the ongoing conflict, and what he would like to accomplish in therapy.
D. Demonstrate that the father's behavior has been problematic by allowing it to occur in the session and then pointing it out.
Answer: C
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