Description of the couple/case: Include demographic information about the couple involved in the case. Pseudonyms must be used, and any applicable information altered to prevent breaking confidentiality.
A synopsis of the interview: Synopsis of the Oral History Interview that you conducted; additional questions you asked to broaden your knowledge (why were they asked and how did the responses impact your thinking?), and overall observations during the interview including body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, and interaction of the couple.
Analysis of couple in relation to the Expanding Family Life Cycle: Assessment of the couple according to the text, lectures, and supplemental materials. What family life cycle phase or phases are they experiencing? In what ways does their experience compare and/or contrast to the phase described in the family life cycle?
Analysis of couple in relation to the Expanding Family Life Cycle Framework Diagram: What components of the framework stand out with this particular couple? What vertical factors are impacting them based on your interview? What horizontal factors are impacting the based on your interview? What would you like to know more about in relation to the framework if you were working with them as a couples counselor?
Goals for counseling: List, describe, and explain the rationale of at least two goals for counseling you may have with working with this couple based in the Family Life Cycle and/or the Gottman Method.
Interventions: Describe the Family Life Cycle or Gottman interventions you would use when working with this couple. Indicate the reasons for this decision.
Multicultural considerations: Discuss any multicultural issues relevant to either or both members of the couple. Describe any multicultural considerations or issues that could play a role in the treatment of your
Legal and Ethical consideration: Discuss what legal and ethical considerations are necessary to uphold when working with this couple. Discuss, if any, legal and ethical considerations that may affect the treatment while working with this couple.
In the last section, provide self-reflection on the interview process and couples counseling. Are there any areas of discomfort with couples counseling as it relates to your development as a counselor in general? How do you foresee utilizing the Family Life Cycle and the Gottman method as a counselor in the future?
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