Problem:
Write a 175-word brief description of the case: Omar, a 35-year-old Iranian man, and his wife, Maria, a 34-year-old Hispanic woman, come to therapy with their two children, Gabriel (12), and Janet (10). Maria called to schedule the family therapy session because she is worried about the relationship between her husband and son. During the initial therapy session, all four sit on the couch; Omar and Maria sit next to each other, Gabriel sits next to his mother, and Janet next to her father. Gabriel stares at the floor in front of him while his parents talk; Maria seems anxious and leans forward; Omar is calm but might be nervous; Janet smiles and looks a little coy. Omar begins by reporting, "I need to learn how to deal with my son," and "I get very angry and frustrated and then yell." Maria reports that Omar is a classical musician, and "he will not allow Gabriel to have rap music in the house." Gabriel continues staring at the floor but scrolls when his father speaks; he looks mad. You learn that Gabriel has ADHD and takes medication. Both parents report they must repeat themselves to get Gabriel to do what they tell him. Need Assignment Help?