Same Sex Couple: Case Study Per Gladding (2015) there are several types of family units as well as culturally diverse families within our country. As a future counselor, encountering a culture or family unit different from my own is a given. In this paper I will present a case study from our textbook and discuss where in the life cycle this case study is at. Additionally, I will explain two strategies and present an intervention which is empirically supported for working with this family. Finally, I will conclude with a reflection of my cultural background and what strategies might work with my family.
Case Study
From Gladding (2015), I selected the Stevens case study, and based upon the information given, they were the first of many married …show more content…
One might assume that my belief system would include a bias towards same sex marriages, which is not the case. I have three cousins who are in same sex relationships. My parents were raised during a time of racial injustice and my mother broke that cycle of “hate” with herself and her children. I have never felt hatred for any culturally diverse group, no matter their sexual preference, ethnicity, or religion. I feel fortunate to have had a mother who grew up during segregation and saw how that effected African Americans and our country. I firmly believe mental health is as important as heart health for a truly happy person. I see nothing wrong with seeking help from a professional if one needs help through a transitional phase of life or just to learn to have a better life by learning how to create boundaries where needed. I personally have used the letter writing as a form of cleansing and creating …show more content…
Per Frost (2011) same sex relationships experience oppression and society has devalued these couples and individuals, thus leading to problems within a relationship. Moreover, counseling this couple should aim to help both partners to think about themselves differently and help them move ahead by acknowledging each other’s positive qualities and efforts. Additionally, I would want both to understand their underlying feelings and learn to talk about those emotions. RCT is as a means of helping people who have suffered emotional injuries to their identity to heal and develop the ability to understand those emotions and feelings. This can help Mark and Steve build a stronger bond as a couple. The letter writing activity will help them to give words to each other or provide closure to previous transgressions. I believe this would give closure to any prior emotional wounds that they both may carry. The most positive trait Mark and Jeff have is resilience and with that already existing, they can be a successful team after counseling is
Case Study
From Gladding (2015), I selected the Stevens case study, and based upon the information given, they were the first of many married …show more content…
One might assume that my belief system would include a bias towards same sex marriages, which is not the case. I have three cousins who are in same sex relationships. My parents were raised during a time of racial injustice and my mother broke that cycle of “hate” with herself and her children. I have never felt hatred for any culturally diverse group, no matter their sexual preference, ethnicity, or religion. I feel fortunate to have had a mother who grew up during segregation and saw how that effected African Americans and our country. I firmly believe mental health is as important as heart health for a truly happy person. I see nothing wrong with seeking help from a professional if one needs help through a transitional phase of life or just to learn to have a better life by learning how to create boundaries where needed. I personally have used the letter writing as a form of cleansing and creating …show more content…
Per Frost (2011) same sex relationships experience oppression and society has devalued these couples and individuals, thus leading to problems within a relationship. Moreover, counseling this couple should aim to help both partners to think about themselves differently and help them move ahead by acknowledging each other’s positive qualities and efforts. Additionally, I would want both to understand their underlying feelings and learn to talk about those emotions. RCT is as a means of helping people who have suffered emotional injuries to their identity to heal and develop the ability to understand those emotions and feelings. This can help Mark and Steve build a stronger bond as a couple. The letter writing activity will help them to give words to each other or provide closure to previous transgressions. I believe this would give closure to any prior emotional wounds that they both may carry. The most positive trait Mark and Jeff have is resilience and with that already existing, they can be a successful team after counseling is