Napier and Whitaker’s firmness, I realized it is important to be strict and clear when building a therapeutic relationship. All the family members were convinced that the problem was only with their Claudia, hence, did not find it necessary for Don to be present (Napier and Whitaker, 1978). In the first session, the family did not follow the therapist’s instructions about bringing all the members family. In my view, this therapist should apply this tactic to assure their clients of their warmth and concern.Īdditionally, the therapist revealed the firmness of their instructions to the family by making it clear that the therapy could not take place without their son Don. The social interaction creates a comfortable atmosphere for the session. Also, the therapist had an informal social interaction to break the ice. Whitaker gave an account of the information he had of the family, initiating open communication between the family and the therapist (Napier and Whitaker, 1978). However, how the two therapists broke the tension between them and the family was very interesting. I experienced a rush of emotions while reading this part I could feel the family’s anger towards each other and the therapists’ authority. The first session was characterized by an intense atmosphere where everyone carried personal expectations.
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