During a family counseling session, a patient, a mother of a 5-year-old son, states, "I don't understand why my husband continually tries to get our son involved in T-ball
My son said the coach and his dad yelled at him and told him the game was lost because he couldn't catch the ball." What is the most important family interaction to maintain a healthy family unit? a. Maintain open communication among all family members.
b. Encourage self-acceptance and self-esteem for all family members.
c. Encourage all family members to partici-pate in community events.
d. Realize that not all family members may be able to fulfill assigned roles.
B
The most important influence on family interaction is the self-esteem of each member.
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