Discuss and explain with examples how the therapists use

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Case Scenario

You are a therapist working with a blended family of four, including Bob and his pregnant wife Betty, ages 36 and 27, respectively; Bob's two biological sons with his ex-wife Marsha, 34. Aaron is four, and Robbie is three years old. Bob currently has custody of the two boys related to allegations of abuse by their mother. Bob, Betty, Aaron, and Robbie have been a family unit for about a year. While Bob is determined that the blended family includes his two boys, Betty would prefer to leave the family rather than risk Robbie and Aaron harming her unborn baby.

Bob and Marsha were married after dating for about six months because Marsha became pregnant with Aaron. Their first year of marriage was hectic with settling in together and a new baby.

Neither of their families was very supportive, but they did live in neighboring towns. After Aaron's birth, Marsha suffered from post-partum depression. She began drinking daily while on anti-depressants. After the birth of Robbie, her drinking further increased, and Bob would return from work to find her passed out. It was unclear how much the boys were cared for, and they began to have bruises.

Marsha refused help, and Bob filed for divorce and was ultimately given custody of the boys. However, they were initially living with Marsha until the divorce was finalized. Bob met Betty about a year later. Betty was 26 and Bob 35 when they moved in together and now have a baby due in 6 months. Betty is an only child and has supportive parents. However, this is her first significant relationship and baby. She was okay with the boys when they were 2 and 3, but she is nervous as they get older and act out more.

Bob and Betty were raised Christian protestant but do not attend church but are considering it because of the children. They work full-time and have not established a social network for themselves or the boys. Betty's parents want to be helpful with the baby but are nervous around Bob's boys.

Question: Discuss and explain with examples how the therapist's use of self to effect change in a Three-Generational emotional process to understand Bowen's intergenerational theory and the patterns that surround the problems in this case scenario?

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