Community Services Example Counselling Role Play

Summary

Julie is seeking counseling due to ongoing marital issues with her husband, who has been drinking excessively. She feels exhausted, frustrated, and uncertain about the future of their eight-year marriage. Despite trying to talk to him, his defensiveness about his drinking problem has left her feeling isolated. Julie is open to seeking marriage counseling and hopes her husband might get support for his drinking habits. With a strong family support system, Julie is exploring ways to resolve her issues, considering both individual and marriage counseling, and hopes to work toward a positive outcome for her family.

Takeaways

• 😀 Julie has been experiencing ongoing conflicts with her husband, leading to exhaustion and thoughts of potentially leaving the marriage.
• 😀 Julie has been married for eight years and has three children, including two young ones under five and a seven-year-old in school.
• 😀 Julie's husband has been drinking more frequently, which has significantly impacted his behavior and their relationship.
• 😀 The primary concern for Julie is her husband's increased drinking, which has led to unreasonable and angry behavior during arguments.
• 😀 Julie has tried to discuss her husband's drinking problem, but he becomes defensive and doesn't acknowledge it as an issue.
• 😀 Julie feels isolated within the marriage, but she is still hopeful that with support, they can resolve their issues and potentially save the relationship.
• 😀 Julie has a strong support network, including friends, family, and her mother, who is looking after her children during the session.
• 😀 Julie's family and friends have noticed her husband's drinking problem, and this has affected their interactions, particularly at social events.
• 😀 Julie is open to the idea of marriage counseling and is hopeful her husband might be receptive to it if approached in a calm, relaxed manner.
• 😀 The counselor recommends continuing the relationship with Julie and exploring options for marriage counseling and helping her husband with his drinking problem.
• 😀 Julie is encouraged to take time away from the stressful situation, possibly reaching out to her family and friends for support, if she feels overwhelmed.

Q & A

What is the primary reason Julie sought counseling?

Julie is seeking counseling because she is experiencing ongoing arguments with her husband, which have caused her to feel exhausted, and she's considering leaving the marriage due to his behavior, especially his increased alcohol consumption.

How long have Julie and her husband been married?

Julie and her husband have been married for eight years.

How has Julie described her husband's drinking habits?

Julie has noticed that her husband, who used to drink socially, now drinks more frequently, almost every day. His drinking behavior has led to him becoming difficult to talk to and easily angered.

How does Julie feel about her husband's behavior and its impact on the marriage?

Julie feels that her husband's drinking has significantly affected his behavior, making him unreasonable and angry over trivial matters. This has contributed to her feeling isolated within the marriage.

Has Julie's husband acknowledged the issue with his drinking?

No, Julie mentioned that she has tried to talk to her husband about his drinking, but he becomes defensive and does not acknowledge that he may have a problem.

How has Julie's support network responded to her situation?

Julie has a supportive network, including her mother, sisters, and friends. Her friend recommended the counseling service, and her family is very caring. Recently, her brother commented on her husband's excessive alcohol consumption at a social event.

What does Julie think about the potential for marriage counseling?

Julie is hopeful that marriage counseling might help resolve the issues in their marriage, especially if her husband is willing to seek help for his drinking. She is open to working through the problems in their relationship.

How does Julie feel about the future of her marriage?

Julie feels conflicted; while she is hopeful that they can resolve their issues, she also feels the need to take a step back from the marriage. She is willing to give the marriage a chance if her husband seeks help for his drinking.

What advice or resources are being offered to Julie during this counseling session?

The counselor plans to arrange another meeting with Julie and suggest marriage counseling. The counselor also recommends connecting Julie with a relationships counselor and offers her guidance on seeking support from her family and friends during this challenging time.

How does Julie feel about the progress of the session and the future steps?

Julie feels positive about the session and the support she is receiving. She appreciates the counselor's approach and is open to future meetings and steps towards resolving the issues in her marriage.