In a session with a single-parent family,a mother and daughter,the systemic counselor notices that mom often makes remarks about her daughter's father,such as "I am so glad you didn't get your father's kinky hair" or "Most men are unreliable." The daughter has regular visits with her father and appears distressed when her mother makes these comments.The counselor might categorize the mother's comments as a form of ______________.

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The mother's comments about the father demonstrate triangulation, as she is involving the daughter in her negative feelings towards the father and placing her in the middle of the conflict. This is causing distress for the daughter and potentially harming her relationship with her father.

In a Session with a Single-Parent Family,a Mother and Daughter,the