Brice is hesitant to take up the role as he thinks he is not part of the problem. For instance, they appoint the father to explain the problem with the family. They revealed to the Brice family that when a family or part of the family is having a misunderstanding, everyone has a role to play. Most importantly, the therapist insists on working with every part of the family system to understand them as a whole.Īdditionally, it is fascinating how the two therapists ensured that everyone in the room was engaged in the discussion. The first chapter of the book reveals the position that everyone has taken in the family problem the family structure. Broadly, the unexpected questions give patients little room to make up with a lie. Straightforward questions enable patients to give honest answers. Whitaker asks Claudia if she was planning to commit suicide that night and how she would do it (Napier and Whitaker, 1978). Also, I learned that therapists should establish the rules of the relationship from the first day of interaction, that way, patients will take their sessions seriously.Ĭonsequently, the two therapists reveal the need for straightforward questions and answers during therapy.
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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