Which characteristic is associated with Minuchin's Structural approach?

Minuchin's Structural approach to family therapy is characterized by the use of specific techniques to examine and modify family structures, power dynamics, and roles within family interactions. A key aspect of this approach is that therapists may employ strategies that appear to be manipulative or unyielding to disrupt dysfunctional patterns and facilitate necessary changes in family structure. This involves direct intervention where the therapist actively engages with the family to challenge their existing dynamics, often leading the family toward more functional interactions.

While promoting independence, emotional support, or individualism can be aspects of therapy, they do not capture the essence of Minuchin's approach. His focus is primarily on altering how family members relate to one another by restructuring their interactions so that healthier patterns can emerge. Therefore, the characteristic of using manipulative and unyielding techniques aligns with the Structural approach’s goal of promoting change by disrupting entrenched dysfunctional dynamics within the family system.