Questions And Answers On Bonita And Carlitos
Gil (2015) Ch. 6
Q 1: “What are the most important aspects of this reading and why?”
The most important aspect of the reading is about Bonita who was a young widow and single mother of three children. Also regarding that the youngest child Carlitos, who was diagnosed by his teacher that he had ADHD and needed medication (Gil, 2015 p. 96-110). The counselor was able to have Bonita and Carlitos engage in an activity that both of them enjoyed together and may have increased their relationship. The counselor considered that Bonita associated Carlitos with the traumatic events in her life, and didn’t embrace her son positive features and only focused on the negative (Gil, 2015 p. 96-110). The aquarium project helped the family bond more together …show more content…
What consequences would occur for the pediatrician for giving a child medication Carlitos did not need?” Also, how can the counselor say Bonita parenting style is adequate, when she was neglectful for locking herself in the bathroom and leaving her child alone for hours? I understand the counselor shouldn’t judge the client but shouldn’t it be …show more content…
37-63). The therapist role is to help reconstruct the family and build a pathway for the family to express their hidden feelings. Another major aspect is for the therapist to practice their techniques, before introducing it in the therapy sessions. The textbook mentioned that it is essential for the therapist to be present with the family, explore and engage in their playful journey (Sori, 2006 p. 37-63). Experiential therapist believes that showing and voicing your emotions is essential, and some children are taught early not to express their emotions. According to the case example on “The Art of Family sculpting” the experiential therapy session was therapeutic for the family, and they was able to express their emotions and roles of the drawing. In structural family therapy, they focused on the family structures, assumptions, expectations, boundaries and etc. the structural family therapy theory is that problems occur due to lack of adapting to changes or phases in life. In the case study on the structural family therapy, I really like that the family was able to opened up and work on the family problems after experimenting in a family play activity that rekindle their experiences and excitement of family interactions. As well as the parents deciding to work on their
Q 1: “What are the most important aspects of this reading and why?”
The most important aspect of the reading is about Bonita who was a young widow and single mother of three children. Also regarding that the youngest child Carlitos, who was diagnosed by his teacher that he had ADHD and needed medication (Gil, 2015 p. 96-110). The counselor was able to have Bonita and Carlitos engage in an activity that both of them enjoyed together and may have increased their relationship. The counselor considered that Bonita associated Carlitos with the traumatic events in her life, and didn’t embrace her son positive features and only focused on the negative (Gil, 2015 p. 96-110). The aquarium project helped the family bond more together …show more content…
What consequences would occur for the pediatrician for giving a child medication Carlitos did not need?” Also, how can the counselor say Bonita parenting style is adequate, when she was neglectful for locking herself in the bathroom and leaving her child alone for hours? I understand the counselor shouldn’t judge the client but shouldn’t it be …show more content…
37-63). The therapist role is to help reconstruct the family and build a pathway for the family to express their hidden feelings. Another major aspect is for the therapist to practice their techniques, before introducing it in the therapy sessions. The textbook mentioned that it is essential for the therapist to be present with the family, explore and engage in their playful journey (Sori, 2006 p. 37-63). Experiential therapist believes that showing and voicing your emotions is essential, and some children are taught early not to express their emotions. According to the case example on “The Art of Family sculpting” the experiential therapy session was therapeutic for the family, and they was able to express their emotions and roles of the drawing. In structural family therapy, they focused on the family structures, assumptions, expectations, boundaries and etc. the structural family therapy theory is that problems occur due to lack of adapting to changes or phases in life. In the case study on the structural family therapy, I really like that the family was able to opened up and work on the family problems after experimenting in a family play activity that rekindle their experiences and excitement of family interactions. As well as the parents deciding to work on their