John and Michael, in their mid 30s, seek couples sessions to deal with their con

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John and Michael, in their mid 30s, seek couples sessions to deal with their constant fighting. As their therapist you treat their relationship as you would any other couple's relationship, helping them address communication skills within their relationship. As the work proceeds, it is revealed that John is out to his family (who accepts him entirely) and publicly, while Michael does not want his family to know he is gay. This is frustrating to John, who wants a “normal life, including Michael’s family being part of my family.” Michael reports to the therapist that he wants to communicate to his partner, John the terrible anxiety he feels in light of his family’s religious beliefs, particularly his fear that his family will likely never accept him or his relationship with John. In their most recent session, John and Michael disclose that that have gotten engaged and are planning their wedding as well as discussing a future in which they plan to adopt a child. While this should be a happy time in their relationship, it has led to further dispute due to Michael’s unwillingness to share this news with his family. 1. Describe the contextual issues the therapist should consider when meeting with John and Michael. 2. How would you assess this couple within a contextual perspective of LGBTQ issues? 3. How would you intervene with this couple within a contextual perspective of LGBTQ issues? 4. What are the Trans-Generational Therapy techniques that you may use when working with this couple? 5. What are the Milan Therapy techniques that you may use when working with this couple?
John and Michael, in their mid 30s, seek couples sessions to deal with their constant fighting. As their therapist you treat their relationship as you would any other couple's relationship, helping them address communication skills within their relationship. As the work proceeds, it is revealed that John is out to his family (who accepts him entirely) and publicly, while Michael does not want his family to know he is gay. This is frustrating to John, who wants a “normal life, including Michael’s family being part of my family.” Michael reports to the therapist that he wants to communicate to his partner, John the terrible anxiety he feels in light of his family’s religious beliefs, particularly his fear that his family will likely never accept him or his relationship with John. In their most recent session, John and Michael disclose that that have gotten engaged and are planning their wedding as well as discussing a future in which they plan to adopt a child. While this should be a happy time in their relationship, it has led to further dispute due to Michael’s unwillingness to share this news with his family. 1. Describe the contextual issues the therapist should consider when meeting with John and Michael. 2. How would you assess this couple within a contextual perspective of LGBTQ issues? 3. How would you intervene with this couple within a contextual perspective of LGBTQ issues? 4. What are the Trans-Generational Therapy techniques that you may use when working with this couple? 5. What are the Milan Therapy techniques that you may use when working with this couple?
John and Michael, in their mid 30s, seek couples sessions to deal with their constant fighting. As their therapist you treat their relationship as you would any other couple's relationship, helping them address communication skills within their relationship. As the work proceeds, it is revealed that John is out to his family (who accepts him entirely) and publicly, while Michael does not want his family to know he is gay. This is frustrating to John, who wants a “normal life, including Michael’s family being part of my family.” Michael reports to the therapist that he wants to communicate to his partner, John the terrible anxiety he feels in light of his family’s religious beliefs, particularly his fear that his family will likely never accept him or his relationship with John. In their most recent session, John and Michael disclose that that have gotten engaged and are planning their wedding as well as discussing a future in which they plan to adopt a child. While this should be a happy time in their relationship, it has led to further dispute due to Michael’s unwillingness to share this news with his family. 1. Describe the contextual issues the therapist should consider when meeting with John and Michael. 2. How would you assess this couple within a contextual perspective of LGBTQ issues? 3. How would you intervene with this couple within a contextual perspective of LGBTQ issues? 4. What are the Trans-Generational Therapy techniques that you may use when working with this couple? 5. What are the Milan Therapy techniques that you may use when working with this couple?

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It is stated that john and michael want to start a life.It is a problem in certain families that they do not want to accept their children are gay.In this context john can be explained that it is ok if michael does not want to share the news with his family .when two people are entering wedlock,it is the mind of the two partners and the third party is secondary.A family accpetance may not come from michael so he has solely taken the decision to enter into marriage.The other option is the therapist can meet Michaels parents and explain to them the situation.This can reduce the severity of the situation.Law does not prohibit such marriages and they have a right to get married.John can be advised to empathize with michael on the situation rather than fight and worsen their relationship.

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