Counselling Skills Case Study: Sabrina is having relationship difficulties wit

Counselling
Skills
Case Study:
Sabrina
is having relationship difficulties with her husband Ahmed. You have known Ahmed
well for several years as he was a colleague at the previous company you worked
for. Sabrina asks if she could have a quick chat with you about him.
‘I
am not sure what to do about Ahmed (long pause). .. .. He has talked about
getting a divorce. It was an arranged marriage and my family will be furious if
I agree to this . . . . It is against my religion . . . . I have spent years
bringing up our children, making him nice meals and doing everything that a
dutiful wife should be doing. He has a terrible temper and I have put up with
his outbursts for a long time now….should I get a divorce?’
3.1
Create a short reflection statement to let Sabrina know that you
recognise how she is feeling emotionally. (3 marks)
3.2
Respond to Sabrina using an open question to help her explore her
concerns further. (3 marks)
3.3
Respond to Sabrina with a short summary to help her focus on what
is important. (3 marks)
3.4
The above case study involves an individual
who could be stereotyped, why is it important to be aware of stereotypes and
labelling in counselling work? (2 marks)
3.5
What are the core conditions of counselling
which can help develop a counselling relationship? (3 marks)