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how would things be different? What effect would that have upon
your relationship with x?
Ranking
Who is most likely to get upset when father is away, and who next
is most upset?
On a scale of one to ten, how close do you think James and Sue
feel when they argue?
Though many family members will be able to answer circular questions, and think about information in a
circular manner, younger children or those with developmental difficulties, may find it cognitively
impossible to view events from another person’s perspective.
Section 4.5
4.3 Statements
Statements are used by the therapist for 3 main functions:
To clarify and acknowledge a communication from the family
To comment on the position or emotional state of a member of the family
To introduce therapist/team ideas, directly or in the form of a reflecting team. Section 4.4
In using statements therapists should ensure that they are not of long duration