Shalia Slappy: A Model Of Detection

In therapy, there are various models to help a patient(s) solve their problem and find solutions. Some therapist can focus on one model or they can use various models to find a solution for their client. Each model is unique because they have their own perspective on insight, clinical focus, problem development, goals of therapy, and tools and techniques. Some models focus on insight while some lack interest in it. Only certain models would help foster a solution depending on what the problem is. Shalia Slappy is a 20-year-old college student who recently broke up with her boyfriend of two years who cheated on her multiple times. She is having a rough time adjusting to the single life. She wants a man rather than needing one. She is not desperate
A genogram can be used but is not necessary for this problem. There can be some vertical stressors from the family. Did Shalia ever witness this happening in her own family? Her dad cheated on her mom when she was growing up. After her mom left her dad, he started dating another woman, who he eventually married and cheated on her too. From an early age, this influenced Shalia because she saw how the women in her life were being treated by her father. Before even getting in a relationship, she believed cheating is what all men do and you either deal with it or decide to leave the
There are multiple causes regarding Shalia’s trust issues but the main cause is she has been cheated on in her past and is now afraid that Christian would do it too. Shalia would need to get all her emotions out and relax her fears. The empty chair technique can be used to let out her emotions toward the people who hurt her. She can imagine her exes sitting in that empty chair and say everything that she has been holding on to regarding the pain she feels from them, why she is having problems now, how she has grown as a person, etc. This technique can possibly help Shalia let go of the hurt and heal properly so she can form a better relationship with Christian. The therapist would also be warm and try to be close with Shalia so she can feel safe and vulnerable to better be able to express her emotions regarding how she