Based on the assigned readings for this week pertaining to violence, address the following:
Describe the role of gender with regard to violence and how Andy and Angela may experience violence differently.
What are important couples’ issues to be aware of as a therapist working with Andy and Angela?
How does the fact that Andy and Angela are about to have a child impact how you are conceptualizing your work with them?
#2 Common Challenges
Describe two key points from each chapter that will help you as a therapist when working with couples dealing with these issues.
As part of your self-of-the-therapist exploration, describe which of these issues will be most challenging for you to work with, and why. Include three strategies that you can utilize that will help you to increase your comfort and confidence in working with couples that are dealing with this issue.
