Description
To prepare:
Choose one of the three case studies. Post a 1-paragraph script of how you would respond to the client(s) in the case study. Then write a second paragraph describing how your script is informed by the Learning Resources from the week. For this Discussion, you will consider how to respond to clients who are experiencing some type of sexual dysfunction.
Review the three case studies below and consider all the details of the case.
Choose one of the three case studies and consider how you would respond to the client(s).
Case Study 1:
Susan, age 34, is a married mother of two preschool-aged children (ages 2 and 4). Her husband, Steve, age 35, works full time, and Susan works part time on the weekends but primarily is a stay-at-home mother to her children.
The couple sought couples counseling, and their primary presenting concern was that Susan has not had any interest in sex with Steve for the past year. The couple reports that they have had intercourse about three times in the past year (“always at Steve’s initiation”), they rarely display physical affection toward one another, and they fought frequently about their lack of sex for about the first six months of the past year. Lately, they have not fought often about the issue.
The partners indicate that, up until a year ago, Susan was very interested in sex, and they had sex approximately three times per week throughout their marriage (aside from immediately following the birth of their children). Susan states that she cannot pinpoint any particular reason for her lack of interest in sex and says, “Really, I just don’t want it anymore. I’m not sure if I ever will again.” Steve says that he is very frustrated but does not want to fight about it. He says, “I just want my wife back.”
Section B:
you will reflect on the section of the Sexological Assessment on sexual dysfunction. Then you will do the following:
Complete a journal assignment about your comfort level related to discussing sexual dysfunction.
Identify professional development opportunities related to learning more about how to effectively counsel clients experiencing sexual dysfunction.
Identify at least three resources to which you could refer clients experiencing sexual dysfunction for your Resource List,
