Individual Family Case Study

Description of individual family members
Paul who is currently remarried to Carol is very happy to have Kym his daughter home. Kym describes her father as constantly hovering and watching her. During a family session Kim stated her father was obsessed with her. Rachel reported the only way to engage or have meaningful communication with her father is to mention Kym. Rachel reported Paul is constantly defending and protecting her sister Kym. Paul appears cordial to his ex-wife however there is little communication between them. Paul is constantly trying to keep the peace between the sister’s, by drawing away from the real issues. Kim indicated that her father “never saw Rachel’s bulimia was ever a problem “. While Rachel brought up Ethan a couple of times during the session however Paul appears to quickly change the subject.
Abby who is currently married to Andrew is very quiet and distance from the rest of the family. Abby’s …show more content…
Rachel is currently pregnant, getting married and moving to Hawaii. Kim reported that Rachel struggled with bulimia as a teenager. Rachel reported feeling lonely and abandoned by her family because of Kym’s addiction. Rachel reported missing her brother Ethan and indicated to her mother she hopes the baby is a boy. Abby stated that Rachel has to take care of herself, rest, and eat properly. Paul was very happy about the news of becoming a grandfather, However Kym felt it was not the proper time to bring up the information. Rachel reported constantly seeking her father’s attention however he was preoccupied by Kym issues. Paul questioned Rachel behavior regarding the seating chart however, Rachel stated “it was her wedding and wanted her tables to be perfect”. Rachel reported Kym and her father have sever boundary issues despite her father’s protest against her statement. Rachel reported Kym was not present when Ethan was alive and took Ethan for