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Marital and Family Therapy

Category - Treatment

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A blended family presents in your office for help with their son, Eric. Ever since mom was remarried, Eric has been unable or unwilling to connect with his stepdad. When discussing how to proceed with treatment, you identify that Eric may be dealing with:
  1. Not wanting to be around other kids
  2. Conflicting loyalties
  3. Trouble expressing himself if he’s not talking to the stepdad
  4. Trouble at school
Explanation
Answer - B - Conflicting loyalties are common in kids who are affected by divorce or remarried families. “Who do I trust?” “Who is thinking about me?” are the critical questions that so many ask. They may exhibit any of the other symptoms, but if the conflict appears to have stemmed from the divorce or remarriage, often times it can be traced to conflicting loyalties on the part of the child.
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