Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to introduce a theoretical approach that I will use in assisting a couple to address a presenting problem/s in their relationship. A reason will be given as to why this particular theoretical approach was chosen. In this paper I will also be presenting an issue that has brought a couple into the office for therapy. In today’s society couples face many issues. Some relationships survive without the assistance of therapy but many end due to the lack of therapeutic assistance in resolving their issue. I will also take into consideration the cultural differences if any.
According to Fenell (2012) one of the most common reasons for seeking couple therapy is for support in resolving problems in the relationship. Therapy is suggested due to couples complex and serious disagreements and do not have the communication and problem solving skills necessary to resolve them. The most common issues that bring couples into therapy are infidelity, divorce, intimacy, different views, death or trauma, loss of attraction or it could just be that you want to spend a little more time on your relationship and focus on your partner. Regardless of your reason, don’t be afraid to check out therapy and don’t assume that it means your relationship is in trouble. Instead, it means that you are committed to improving your bond and …show more content…
With SFBT, the clients do more of the talking, and what they talk about is considered the beginning of the resolution of their complaints. The clients are the experts in SFBT, and the practitioner takes the stance of “not knowing” and “leading from one step behind” throughout the questioning and responding process. SFBT assumes that the clients want to change, they envision the change and are doing their best to make a change. Treatment is usually brief, lasting less than six
The purpose of this paper is to introduce a theoretical approach that I will use in assisting a couple to address a presenting problem/s in their relationship. A reason will be given as to why this particular theoretical approach was chosen. In this paper I will also be presenting an issue that has brought a couple into the office for therapy. In today’s society couples face many issues. Some relationships survive without the assistance of therapy but many end due to the lack of therapeutic assistance in resolving their issue. I will also take into consideration the cultural differences if any.
According to Fenell (2012) one of the most common reasons for seeking couple therapy is for support in resolving problems in the relationship. Therapy is suggested due to couples complex and serious disagreements and do not have the communication and problem solving skills necessary to resolve them. The most common issues that bring couples into therapy are infidelity, divorce, intimacy, different views, death or trauma, loss of attraction or it could just be that you want to spend a little more time on your relationship and focus on your partner. Regardless of your reason, don’t be afraid to check out therapy and don’t assume that it means your relationship is in trouble. Instead, it means that you are committed to improving your bond and …show more content…
With SFBT, the clients do more of the talking, and what they talk about is considered the beginning of the resolution of their complaints. The clients are the experts in SFBT, and the practitioner takes the stance of “not knowing” and “leading from one step behind” throughout the questioning and responding process. SFBT assumes that the clients want to change, they envision the change and are doing their best to make a change. Treatment is usually brief, lasting less than six