Reference no: EM133235177

Assignment:

John was devastated when he arrived at the hospital and was told it was too late to see his wife, Gayle. None of the resuscitation attempts had worked. John felt it was all his fault; he could have prevented this if only he had spent more time at home with his family rather than working all of the time; he could have noticed warning signs earlier and taken her to the doctor. He had worked so hard to give Gayle and Ryan (their only child) the lifestyles they deserved. Now he was left with no wife and a son he hardly knows. He feels extremely isolated and doesn't know what to say to Ryan, as he doesn't want to make the situation worse. The last thing John wants is for his son to see him vulnerable. John went to church occasionally when Gayle had managed to convince him. He felt that his wife being taken away was a higher power trying to teach him a lesson about life. John does not have many friends outside of his workplace and even those are more like associates. Gayle was his best friend.

• Systems
• Conflict
• Rational Choice
• Social-Constructionist
• Psychodynamic
• Developmental
• Social-Behavioral
• Humanistic

Interpret the case from one of the above the approaches, explain

The presenting concerns of the case.

• What is the theoretical basis for the presenting concern(s), according to the theoretical underpinning of the approach you are focusing on?
• Determine appropriate techniques for addressing the presenting concerns.
• Outline the skills and techniques you would adopt in the counseling session.

Address each of the following in relation to the approach you are focusing on:

1. How would you start the session?
2. How would you identify the concerns of the client?
3. What are your roles as the counselor?
4. How is the session structured?
5. Is the client required anything particular task after the session has ended?
6. What signs would indicate improvement for the client?