Theories and Techniques of Counselling

Question1Case StudyMary, aged fifty-five, has been married to Markfor twenty-fiv years. They have two children, Matthew, aged seventeen(17), and Janet, aged fourteen. Marywas recently diagnosed with Stage 2breastcancer during a medical check-up. As a result of this diagnosis, Maryhas sunk into depression and she spent most of her time sleeping at home. In addition, whenever Mark or her children did not do the household chores up to Mary’s standard on the days when she has to undergo chemotherapy sessions, Marywill feel very frustrated towards Mark and her children and she would shout at them during some of her frustration outbursts.Suppose Marycomes to see you for counselling and your preferred theoretical orientationis Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT):a.Applythe A-B-C Framework from REBT to explain Mary’s emotional and behavioural symptoms in your case formulation. b.Developgenericand specific goals you would like to work with Mary. c.ApplyTWO(2) cognitive techniques and ONE(1) emotive techniqueto help Marymanageheremotional and behavioural symptoms