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Who is the founder of Bowenian therapy? (Ans- Murray Bowen & James Framo (follower, although some argue he is more object-relations, he feels he is transgenerational) Which theory focuses on ledg... ers and balances? (Ans- Contextual therapy Who created the rubber fence theory? (Ans- Wynn Who created the term garage mechanic? (Ans- Carl Whitaker What is the emphasis in Bowenian therapy? (Ans- Differentiation of self What is Bowen's differentiation of self defined? (Ans- refers to the autonomy of function which results in being less reactive to family systems dynamics and other members emotional states; the extent to which they have learned to manage emotionality. what is the core problem in Bowenian theory? (Ans- triangles and emotional reactivity what are Bowenian's key techniques? (Ans- genogram and process questions who are the founders of experiential therapy? (Ans- Virginia Satir & Carl Whitaker What is the emphasis in experiential therapy? (Ans- authenticity and self-actualization what is the core problem in experiential therapy? (Ans- emotional suppression and mystification what are key techniques used in experiential therapy? (Ans- confrontation and structured exercises who are the founders of solution-focused therapy? (Ans- Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg What is the emphasis in solution-focused therapy? (Ans- language creates reality What is the core problem in solution-focused therapy? (Ans- problem talk what are key techniques used in solution-focused therapy? (Ans- focusing on solutions and identifying exceptions who are the founders of strategic therapy? (Ans- Don Jackson and Jay Haley What is the emphasis in strategic therapy? (Ans- homeostasis and feedback loops what is the core problem in strategic therapy? (Ans- more-of-the-same solutions what are key techniques used in strategic therapy? (Ans- reframing directives who are the founders of psychodynamic therapy? (Ans- Nathan Ackerman, Henry Dicks, and Ivan Boszormenyi-Nagy [Show More]

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