Which of the following interventions is not an appropriate strategy for the family therapist?
1. Openly disagree with one another when appropriate
2. Showing that anger and pain are not safe emotions to examine
3. Delineating family roles and functions
4. Openly discuss problems with one another
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Rationale: The family therapist should encourage examination of all emotions in a safe environment. There are no "forbidden" areas that cannot be examined during family therapy. The other interventions are all appropriate strategies for the family therapist to engage in during therapy.
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