1) A primary focus of this weeks readings pertain to the impact of socioeconomic status on the family life cycle. Developmental challenges and strategies to address them are also explored. For this post, please address the following:
Discuss the unique impact of poverty on the family life cycle.
Discuss the developmental challenges and related intervention strategies associated with two of the following three groups:
Adolescence.
Couples.
Families in later life.
2) View the case study, Interracial Couple Case Study Part 1, and review Clinical Handbook of Couple Therapy, Chapter 19, “Couple Therapy and Intercultural Relationships (pp. 512528).
Regarding the case of Mary and Howard, in the role of therapy consultant or clinical supervisor, respond to the following questions about the therapeutic system formed by Denise the therapist, and Mary and Howard, in Part 1:
What is and is not being talked about in the therapy room? Why or why not?
How do Denises worldview and assumptions influence the therapeutic conversation?
As a supervisor, how might you intervene to increase Denises consciousness around her own racial and cultural identity, and any pride or shame issues?
How would you suggest the therapeutic system deepen the conversation and move into uncharted waters?
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