Discussion:
Diagnosing Relational Problems - With References Also.
How would you incorporate the DSM-5 into the assessment phase with a couple or family? (Include the relational V codes and Z codes in your discussion).
1.Would you also formulate a separate DSM-5 diagnosis for any of the individuals you see in a couple or family? Why or why not?
2.What are the limitations of the DSM-5 when working with couples or families?
3.What are your reflections about the role of diagnosis in the profession of marriage and family therapy? How will you approach the diagnostic process when working with couples and families?
Textbook we are using in is: Nolen-Hoeksema, S. (2011). Abnormal psychology (5th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9780073382784