I only need some pointers!!!!!!
I have an assignment in my class and I have to Outline, in a paper, the main points that a therapist might cover in a counseling session to help each individual for each scenario.
Here are the scenarios! Remember, I only need help.... I do not want my work done for me!
Anna, an adolescent girl, is very much in love with her boyfriend who is three years
older than she. He is putting a lot of pressure on her to . At the same time,
she is anxious about her parents’ attitude towards her boyfriend. Her mother
constantly warns her about dating an older boy and assumes that he intends on
taking advantage of her.
· In your paper, be sure that the therapist coaches Anna on the sexual decisionmaking
process, including addressing her feelings and recommendations related
to her mother’s anxiety.
Tom and Susan are an elderly couple. Tom has been retired for several years, Susan
is more recently retired. She has shown a renewed interest in sexual activity. Tom
has not reciprocated Susan’s interest as he is anxious about his sexual ability at this
age.
· In your paper, be sure that the therapist addresses the physical and
psychological changes that affect sexuality at this point in Tom and Susan’s life.
Bill has been paralyzed from the waist down since he was a child. He is involved in a
romantic relationship and wishes to be intimate with his partner but is unsure how to
express his interest. Bill becomes very nervous and uncomfortable when talking
about this subject.
· In your paper, be sure that the therapist addresses Bill’s feelings and offers him
information on sexuality and his disability.
If you have some suggestions as far as what I could point out, that would be great too!
Your instructions already include the "hints."
We'll be glad to add to your ideas on how to counsel these people.
I am wondering if your instructor needs counseling. Freud would have a fieldday. what one focuses on, and assigns students to focus on, is revealing.
Psychology is much larger than this segment, although small minds and hormone driven individuals seem to have difficulty focusing on the larger picture.
I had great challenges as a teacher working to motivate students, to understand how they learned, and how they analyzed, retained, and recalled material. Their cognitive processing skills were difficult to understand, especially, mental blocks.
What makes humans tick? The keys are in the mind, methinks, not in the pants.
If this type of assignment continues, and becomes the norm, I think I would go to the department chair, and discuss what psychology is and is not.
bobpursley: That was a a slightly inappropriate response. Perhaps they are spending a certain amount of time on this particular topic before moving on to another area within the field?! The discipline of psychology (and some of the other related social sciences) would include matters such as this, would it not?! Couldn't you have come forward with a reply that actually addressed the tasks at hand?!
@bobpursley -
How exactly, was this supposed to be helpful for this assignment? Thanks for NOTHING.
For each scenario, here are some pointers to help you outline the main points a therapist might cover in a counseling session:
1. Scenario: Anna, an adolescent girl, is facing pressure from her older boyfriend to , while also dealing with her mother's concerns.
- Address Anna's emotions and feelings about the situation, helping her explore her own desires, boundaries, and values.
- Help Anna understand the importance of consent, communication, and healthy sexual decision-making.
- Discuss the influence of societal norms and peer pressure on her relationship and sexual decision-making process.
- Explore strategies for setting boundaries with her boyfriend and effectively communicating her feelings to him.
- Provide psychoeducation to Anna's mother about healthy relationship dynamics, consent, and how to support Anna's autonomy while still expressing concerns.
2. Scenario: Tom and Susan, an elderly couple, are experiencing mismatched sexual desires due to Tom's anxiety about his sexual abilities.
- Address the physical and psychological changes that commonly occur with aging and how they can impact sexual functioning.
- Normalize and validate Tom's concerns about his sexual abilities, while exploring the factors contributing to his anxiety.
- Help Tom and Susan communicate openly and honestly about their desires, fears, and expectations regarding their sexual relationship.
- Offer psychoeducation about alternative forms of intimacy and pleasure that can be satisfying and fulfilling for both partners.
- Suggest strategies for reducing anxiety, such as relaxation techniques and exploring sensate focus exercises.
3. Scenario: Bill, a paralyzed individual, wants to be intimate with his partner but feels nervous and uncomfortable discussing the subject.
- Validate Bill's feelings and concerns about discussing intimacy, acknowledging the societal stigma and misconceptions around disability and sexuality.
- Provide information about sexual health and pleasure for individuals with disabilities, addressing specific concerns related to Bill's paralysis.
- Explore Bill's fears and anxieties, helping him develop strategies to communicate his desires and concerns with his partner.
- Offer support in challenging societal stereotypes and empowering Bill to assert his sexuality and desires while fostering a safe and respectful intimacy.
- Suggest resources and support groups that can provide further guidance and information for individuals with disabilities exploring intimacy.
Remember, these pointers are merely suggestions to help you outline the main points for each scenario. Make sure to research and include additional relevant information and concepts from your class materials or other credible sources.