Family Counseling Role-Play - Relational Problems with Couple and Daughter - Part 1

[@johnharrisjr2808]

I think this was a good video. Right from the start I see that the father and daughter are teaming up against the mom. The father is disengaged about his daughter's drinking and makes excuses for her. The thing I really liked about the video was that each person owned up to their part in the session. The counselor was calm and showed empathy and unconditional positive regard

[@AH-wp7lw]

This is really helpful for my social work degree, currently I'm doing a family counselling elective and was really struggling getting my head around it until this video! Thanks doc 😁

[@brandiependergast5865]

This video certainly covered the challenges of family counseling. The counselor not only has one person to focus on but three. Each with very a different view on the challenges within their family setting. I feel the counselor did a great job listening to each persons opinion and facilitating the conversation. He took the time to speak to each member of the family individually and asked how they each felt of the scenario which brought to light some underlying marital problems. I think this was a great example of family counseling.

[@janicedixon2051]

Family Counseling seems difficult to conduct with the differing personalities and the animosity between the family members. Dr. Grande did a good job making sure each family members point was heard and did a good job remaining neutral.

[@kikixiong6156]

Thank you for the video for family therapy counseling role-play. I havn't thought about maybe doing family therapy because I find it really hard to stay neutral and authentic and at the same time be present for each family member. I find it overwhelming. After watching the four videos of sessions for this family, it definitely gave me some ideas of family therapy and the counselor's role.

[@kaitlynforaker9832]

I really enjoyed this video! I enjoy family therapy and strongly feel this could save a family. The growth that happens is amazing.I think family sessions can be very overwhelming as all parties may not want to be present in the session. This session helped me in establishing some ideas for family session.

[@JoeDirt-el2fr]

It was interesting how things were high and low. There were times when everyone was coming out with their stuff and things got intense. This looks very challenging and it something that look like it would take a lot of effort. Working with multiple people at once would be a lot different than one on one.

[@veronicabetz9452]

Wow!!! This was very interesting and I look forward to learning more about family counseling, however I will also need to work on my own biases. The differences in the parenting styles when it came to allowing underage drinking was challenging. Dr. Grande did a good job at being attentive, allowing each member to express their concerns, and his tracking and listening skills were accurate with paraphrasing and reflection of feelings.

[@rhondabaileyyy]

Family therapy is essential especially when working with kids. However it takes a skillful counselor to be able to handle the different personalities. The counselor would also have to be aware of the family dynamics. It definitely takes a certain kind of person to make sure that every member in the family’s feels heard and understood.

[@TamseelPandey]

i really enjoyed this video, it’s great to see the emphasis on family dynamics and open communication. however, i can’t help but wonder if role-playing scenarios like this sometimes oversimplify complex relational issues. not every family can navigate problems with scripts, and it might set unrealistic expectations about how discussions should go. what do you all think?

[@parvathivattam6448]

the video is too good for beginners... hats off

[@lauraleslie4240]

Family therapy is a far more complex dynamic. This exchange was bouncing all around the different family members. It seemed like the counselor lacked a control or direction of the group, but with that type of setting, it seems easy for the clients to take over the session.

[@shubhamurali5278]

hi.. can you please make a video about family therapy.. just like the group therapy one.mentioning the format,process,the advantages and disadvantage and all related details.. .. thanks.. i learned a lot from all of your other videos...

[@cherihausmann]

Why was dad not confronted with the obvious alliance he has formed with the daughter from the beginning. Mom isn't going to stand up to it effectively when she lacks differentiation. Also dad belittling mom in session should not be given any kind of space. This is not the kind of case you can be person-centered with. This case needs a structural framework where an alliance between the parents is developed.

[@owenmiller4078]

He really came at her with that Titanic comment

[@birkit1133]

Family counseling is such a waste of time. This is why I would never do it. Edit: I should say, a waste with my own family, when I was a teenager. I never wanted to because my mom was expert at playing the victim or martyr, but behind the scenes would be the aggressor, and how can an outsider really sort out all the subtle undercurrents and convoluted mind games, hear everyone, remember, referee, etc. It would be great if every family member involved genuinely wanted to change & see their own flaws. But what if one person thinks they are always the victim, & the other person(s) should do all the changing, so they can keep doing what they're doing? And they know how to charm the counselor into believing their story? Then also, when you get into couple counseling or family counseling, often the arguments get so out of control even the counselor can't rein it in. Plus, they expect the counselor to see things their way, and if she doesn't, then they quit or look for someone who will. So I will say, in the rare situation where all parties are willing to work toward a solution like this family, it's great (although the alcohol/drugs deal with minors is tricky, bec that is illegal). I doubt everyone would've been willing to look at their own shortcomings in my family, though.

[@themonikult2979]

"I'm NoT a ChIlD, i'M sIxTeEn."

[@gregclift626]

Where is the de-escalation of the negative cycle? If your approach is to get a feel of how they interact before you go there, I get it. But I would have only let that go for a few minutes. It is obvious they need to work on how to actively listen. The system's rules for engagement are non-existent. That's where I would go first. They treat each other with contempt. Not ok. Be nice.

[@thatguyinthathat.s6969]

I don't think this is acting...some real issues are being unearthed here...lol. 😂

[@annemariewall9613]

Dude, you're such a good-looking guy, but your thumbnail looks like some creep. Seriously. It bothers me every single time. But you're very handsome! Please, for the love of Mike, change that thing.

[@DrGrande]

The thumbnail has been updated - thanks for watching -

[@annemariewall9613]

Todd Grande - thank you! It's so much better.

[@ccbeaches8605]

This is triggering me lol