Question

Mrs. Lynn wanted to lose weight. She told her therapist that all her previous attempts seemed to get mysteriously stalled, in spite of her strong motivation. To help, her therapist decided to assess whether her weight loss might be personally threatening to her husband, and arranged for an appointment with the two of them together. The therapist's thinking is most characteristic of a:

Answer 1

Answer: Family therapist

Explanation:

A family therapist operates within the context of a marriage and family. He/She uses the knowledge of psychology to assess, diagnose and treat issues that affects the psychological health (such as mental health) and overall functioning of a couple or family.

Family therapists studies the collaborative nature of family members in order to proffer solution to a problem being faced by an individual within the family.

Thus, the thinking of Mrs Lynn’s therapist is that of a family therapist, as the therapist is trying to understand the view of her husband in regards to her weight. This will give the therapist a better insight towards addressing mrs Lynn’s health condition.