1-Which of the issues faced by beginning therapists  might become an issue in this specific case (at least 2 issues) and why?

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Brenda, age 22, comes to see you because of problems in living at home with her family. She tells you that she feels dependent both financially and emotionally on her parents and that although she would like to move out and live with a girlfriend, she has many fears of taking this step. She also says that her religion is extremely important to her and that she feels a great deal of guilt over the conflict she has with her parents. After some discussion you find that she has never really questioned her religious values and that it appears that she has completely accepted the beliefs of her parents. Brenda says that if she followed her religion more closely, she would not be having all these difficulties with her folks. She is coming to you because she would “like to feel more like an independent adult who could feel free enough to make my own decisions."

1-Which of the issues faced by beginning therapists  might become an issue in this specific case (at least 2 issues) and why?

 

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Step 1: Countertransference

Beginning therapists may find it challenging to manage their own emotional reactions when working with clients who have strong emotions or conflicting beliefs. Brenda's religious beliefs and the guilt she feels over her family conflict could evoke strong emotions in the therapist. It's important for the therapist to recognize and manage any counter transference to ensure it doesn't interfere with the client's progress.



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