Based on the initial session with the Roberson family they appear to be dysfunctional to say the least, my first meeting with the family the father Dan was dominating and the mother and son appeared withdrawn and awaited the father’s permission to speak. At this time it was suspected that some form of abuse is or has taken place with in this family. But after my second session with the family, the dynamics have changed drastically.
During my second meeting with the Roberson Family, it was observed that Dan showed signs and symptoms of irritability and anxiety. He was very vocal and accusing others of why he has and alleged drug and alcohol problem, due in part to his family. The mother Marie was making excuses as to why she is not able …show more content…
I will use positive body language that will be non-threating, here I will also explain how the sessions will be structured and the expectation. Using the self-disclosure method with enhance the relationship between myself and the client, this will increase my vulnerability while building intimacy between the family members.
Using active listening skills, which will reflect the content and feeling showing that I comprehend the issue. The next process for engaging both Marie and Peter is the process of gathering information from them, here their roles will be defined. Focusing on what they feel is the concern and if they have played a part in the problem, next as the counselor information giving which will address appropriate behavior from each family.
We will cover how the therapy will be structured and what the out coming should be, and using self-disclosure will also help to engage Marie and Peter, but with caution to be used in helping the family to address their own problems, and not used by the therapist as a way of expressing their issues (Colorado Technical University, …show more content…
He has acknowledge that he has issues with drugs or alcohol, and from his family demeanor some form of abuse is or has been going on. Residential treatment program will help Dan with detoxification, and help with his identify his behavior pattern, maladaptive beliefs and a more pleasant and progressive way of cooperating with others.
Family therapy is the first intervention for this family to recover, here each family member will be brought together to address what is causing conflict or tension between each member. The family will benefit by each member being heard and learning how to effectively interact with each other. However it appears that Dan is not willing to participate, which will defeat the purpose of family counseling, however, I would work with the other family members, while attempting to understand why Dan will not participate and to determine if this is the correct
During my second meeting with the Roberson Family, it was observed that Dan showed signs and symptoms of irritability and anxiety. He was very vocal and accusing others of why he has and alleged drug and alcohol problem, due in part to his family. The mother Marie was making excuses as to why she is not able …show more content…
I will use positive body language that will be non-threating, here I will also explain how the sessions will be structured and the expectation. Using the self-disclosure method with enhance the relationship between myself and the client, this will increase my vulnerability while building intimacy between the family members.
Using active listening skills, which will reflect the content and feeling showing that I comprehend the issue. The next process for engaging both Marie and Peter is the process of gathering information from them, here their roles will be defined. Focusing on what they feel is the concern and if they have played a part in the problem, next as the counselor information giving which will address appropriate behavior from each family.
We will cover how the therapy will be structured and what the out coming should be, and using self-disclosure will also help to engage Marie and Peter, but with caution to be used in helping the family to address their own problems, and not used by the therapist as a way of expressing their issues (Colorado Technical University, …show more content…
He has acknowledge that he has issues with drugs or alcohol, and from his family demeanor some form of abuse is or has been going on. Residential treatment program will help Dan with detoxification, and help with his identify his behavior pattern, maladaptive beliefs and a more pleasant and progressive way of cooperating with others.
Family therapy is the first intervention for this family to recover, here each family member will be brought together to address what is causing conflict or tension between each member. The family will benefit by each member being heard and learning how to effectively interact with each other. However it appears that Dan is not willing to participate, which will defeat the purpose of family counseling, however, I would work with the other family members, while attempting to understand why Dan will not participate and to determine if this is the correct