Normalizing the symptoms and reactions of a traumatized refugee family is often an important step in order to:

a. assert the practitioner’s power in the relationship
b. prevent misinterpretations and reduce anxiety and fear
c. make sure all the family members agree with one another
d. terminate the therapeutic relationship


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Jose has just completed a study on the effects of structural family therapy. His hypothesis was that

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a. articulating the purpose of the group b. creating roles within the group c. identifying sources of oppression d. pursuing individual goals

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