Assignment:
Couples and Cognitive Behavioral Perspective Case Study
Vignette:
Alexis and Chris have been married for 3 years and initiated counseling to address lack of sexual intimacy in the relationship. Chris and Alexis report that, in the beginning of their relationship, they had an active sex life, having intercourse at least five times a week. However, for the last 3 months "things have changed." Chris and Alexis state that they have not been sexually intimate for 2 months and that they would like to increase frequency.
Questions:
1. How would the presenting problem be conceptualized from this perspective?
2. What would be some examples of interventions from this perspective?
3. Describe the role of the counselor from this perspective.