Assignment Problem: A man in his mid-30s is seeking help with his problem establishing long-term intimate relationships with a romantic partner. While he has no trouble asking others for a date, his relationships generally falter and flounder before failing without his understanding why.
Put yourself into the shoes of four therapists: Dr. Psychoanalysis, Dr. Behaviour, Dr. Cognition, and Dr. Humanist. Describe how each of these doctors-who come from the perspectives assigned to their names-would approach the treatment of the client.
Q1. What would the client do in therapy sessions (e.g., talk, listen, create something, activity, etc.)?
Q2. What would the therapist do in therapy sessions?
Q3. What are the goals of therapy?
Q4. What interpretation would the therapist make about the cause or root of the problem?
Q5. What therapeutic tools would the therapist use?
Q6. What characteristics of the therapist are likely to be most important?
Q7. Which treatment approach would be best suited to the selected scenario and why?