Matias, a family therapist, tries to reorganize a father-daughter coalition in a family by suggesting that the mother take a stronger disciplinarian role to relieve the father of some burden. He also suggests that the parents explore satisfying ways of being together, such as going on a vacation. In the context of family therapy, which of the following techniques is Matias most likely using in this scenario?

A. detriangulation
B. structural change
C. validation
D. reframing


Answer: B

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