Segment One: The Divorce

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Ethics In Action II Lateshia Rogers Liberty University Segment One: The Divorce 1. If this was my client I would ask her to talk about the history of her relationship with her husband. I would ask her to take me on the journey of the relationship from when they met to the present. The goal is to get the client, as she talks, to reflect on happier times; pinpoint when things started to go downhill; and reflect on her own behaviors and attitudes that may have led to conflictual situations wihout me, as the counselor, saying anything as I do not want to cause the client to get defensive, feel as though I am taking her husband’s side or blaming her for any of the marital issues. It is my opinion and experience that many times when individuals are given the opportunity talk clamly to someone is actively listening, they have the ability to think rationally about their decisions, actions, etc. I would ask if she is open to marital counseling (if her husband agrees) so that she and her husband can have the opportunity to learn and utilize effective communication skills (such as actively listening to one another, giving eye contact while talking, communicate thoughts and feelings without interuption, and most importantly, learn to talk TO each other instead of AT each other) and to also address negative behaviors and/or any…show more content…
The biblical concept of “speaking the truth in love” maintains that we be truthful (and wise) in the content of our speech and loving in the method of our speech. I would incorporate the “truthful” aspect throughout the session(s) when I am pointing out or introducing the connection between emotional state and behavior to client and, later, when I discuss/introduce sex education. I incorporated the loving aspect when I told the client that I care about her and concerned about her sexual behaviors and attitudes. I could be consistent with a loving and understanding tone and re-iterate my care and concern throughout the
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