Instructions
The work of Carl Whitaker and Virginia Satir infused the concepts of emotions and feelings into our conceptualization of familial problems. With the focus on the here and now, experiential therapists believe that as people experience a problem it is at that moment that they can best learn to manage the exhibited behavior given the high emotional times. In essence, the crisis creates a catharsis which functions as a motivator for change, but before change can happen the family has to first recognize their displayed behavior based on their emotional reactivity during the crisis. After reading through the vignette of Zaid and Mike, construct a video response to share with your group that clearly articulates your understanding of the foundational constructs of Experiential Family Therapy. Develop and present a case conceptualization that would highlight the underlying challenges presented by Zaid and Mike and be certain to use the language of Experiential Family Therapy to articulate your case conceptualization (you should each offer a case conceptualization as part of your initial video submission). As part of your discussion be sure to include your analysis of dysfunctional communication patterns and integrate interventions (no less than three) that you would use as a therapist working with the Zaid and Mike specific to Experiential Family Therapy. It is important that you offer a rationale for why you have selected the three interventions and clearly articulate how you see Zaid and Mike benefiting from your selected interventions.
Answer
Zaid and Mike’s family has a problem emancipating from their differences in social life. Zaid is not happy with Mike’s life and so is Mike, and they keep blaming each other. Zaid cannot put up with Mike’s faked illnesses. Zaid is very angry reporting that since they married 5 years ago, Mike is ever feeling sick. Mike like staying at home alone and does not like participating in social events and having fun with Zaid’s friends. Whenever Zaid requests Mike they have fun, and he says that he is not feeling well. Zaid is annoyed by the…. To access full answer, use the purchase below.