Asked by Abduragmaan Frank on May 07, 2024

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In a session with a single-parent family,a mother and daughter,the systemic counselor notices that mom often makes remarks about her daughter's father,such as "I am so glad you didn't get your father's kinky hair" or "Most men are unreliable." The daughter has regular visits with her father and appears distressed when her mother makes these comments.The counselor might categorize the mother's comments as a form of ______________.

A) commands
B) coalitions
C) subsystems
D) triangulation

Triangulation

A concept in family therapy where a two-person relationship becomes unstable and involves a third party to stabilize the relationship.

  • Core notions like the role of subsystems, triangulation techniques, and cross-generational collaborations within family contexts, as well as their consequences.
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ugyen rangdrolMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The mother's comments about the father demonstrate triangulation, as she is involving the daughter in her negative feelings towards the father and placing her in the middle of the conflict. This is causing distress for the daughter and potentially harming her relationship with her father.