Humanities Homework Help

After reviewing the assigned resources for this week, you will apply either Gottman methods or EFT to helping the Jim & Rose (case vignette given) change through focusing on attachment and/or connection. Please include the following in your paper:

1. Give a brief history of the couple. Note that you can elaborate/add to the given case study to focus on a particular issue that challenging to you.
2. Overview of the Model: Give an overview of the chosen model (either EFT or Gottman). Explain the main tenants of the model and key interventions.
3. Application: How will you work with this client system from your chosen perspective? Establish the goals as a therapist from the chosen framework and explain how you’ll use a few key interventions to support this couple from this theoretical perspective.
4. Considering Values: What specific values might come up for you while working with this couple? How will you address these?
5. Effectiveness of the Model: Address one strength and one limitation of the discussed approach (note, you may need to use additional research for this section).
6. Do you think you’ll use this model in your work with couples? Why or why not?

vingette:

Jim (age 57) and Rose (age 58) are an African-American couple who present for marriage counseling shortly after Jim received a diagnosis of early onset Alzheimers disease.  They have three adult children who all live in the same geographical area.  They have not told their children about the diagnosis, however their daughter has commented that her father seemed to be displaying some disturbing behaviors.

Jim and Rose have been married for 32 years.  He was a successful family physician who took an early retirement following his diagnosis.  Rose was a homemaker while the children were young, and now works full-time at a public library.  They feel that generally they have had a strong marriage and a successful life together.  They both feel that this has been the biggest challenge they have had to face.  Jim has stated that he does not want anyone to know about the diagnosis or help with his care.  In the past he was a very active person who exercised, worked long hours, and spent his spare time fixing the house.  Since the diagnosis Jim spends most of his time watching television and asking Rose to do things for him.  Rose is very active in her church and frequently volunteers to help on various committees.  She helps babysit each of her seven grandchildren in the evening or weekends, whenever her children feel the need for a night out without children.  

When asked to comment on their strengths as a couple they listed their commitment to one another, understanding of each person’s role, trust, and history together.  Concerns included what will happen in their future, his recent habit of drinking to stay relaxed, his increasing demands on Rose, and her growing irritation with his demands.