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Please do part A i as a script not as paragraph. I will send you example.
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.
Example of a script: Counselor: Hey Morgan, you requested a session today. Can you describe what you are going through?
Morgan: Well, I am seeking counseling because I am in danger of not graduating high school on time because I am not turning in important assignments.
Counselor: How long have you been unable to complete your assignments?
Morgan: I can’t focus on my assignments because I was recently diagnosed with HIV. I started having sex at 11yo and since the diagnosis, I have been afraid of being sexually active again. I have not partaken since my diagnosis six months ago.
Counselor: This diagnosis seems to be preventing you from completing certain activities that you once enjoyed.
Morgan: I just don’t want to give anyone else HIV.
Counselor: This is a reasonable concern to have, but there are ways of protecting your future partner. The first step could be letting them know.
Morgan: I have a decrease in my sex drive!
Counselor: Morgan, you are stressed to the max! This could be affecting your sex drive. Also, you are at risk of not graduating high school which adds on to your stress.
Morgan: I have to graduate on time!
Counselor: What you have described to me is very unfortunate at your age, but you are young and there is a great opportunity of still completing these assignments and having a chance to work on what is a priority for you. Currently, there is a HIV epidemic for gay Black Men and hiding this epidemic is a choice (Thrasher, 2018). Being in this predicament allows you to advocate and try to decrease numbers for the community.If you are truly worried about graduating in time, let’s focus on building your self care and improving your health so that you can focus on submitting your assignments. As far as your sex drive, in due time it should come back. Let’s focus on your stress levels and then we can further evaluate your sex drive. Does this sound like a plan for you?
Morgan: Yes, I know everything won’t happen overnight. I am going to take one day at a time. I have been stressed out with everything that has been happening to me. I lost focus on my schoolwork!
Counselor: Morgan it’s okay, for the next few weeks I want to have sessions to get started on your progress. When can we meet again?
Reference
Thrasher, S.W. (2018). The US has an HIV epidemic- and its victims are gay black men. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/may…
