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Affirmative Therapy Case Study

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Affirmative Therapy offers a positive angle on how to work through one’s issues of sexuality (Laureate Education, 2012i). In addition to the therapy, it is also important for Dr. Patterson to have an understanding and self-reflection of her own biases and stereotypes towards the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, the client Tracy is at a stage in her life where she is questioning her sexual orientation. It appears that she already knows the answer but is struggling with the consequences of acting on her potential decision. There is a discrepancy and denial between their true selves about Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) individuals who hide their sexual identity (Pachankis, 2004).
Dr. Patterson does a great job in understanding her clients’ issues and …show more content…

Patterson and Dr. Nabors came in the form of reframing her words to Tracy (Laureate Education, 2012i). In doing so this can allow for the counselor to establish an understanding and meaning of what the client is communicating to the counselor. Dr. Patterson also expresses to Dr. Nabors that she is questioning her client in a way that will allow the client to think about the consequences of her sexual orientation decision (Laureated Education, 2012i). I began to understand the guidance, and structure of Affirmative Therapy in listening to the dialogue between the two doctors. What began to stand out, during the dialogue between the two doctors is the way Dr. Patterson approached her questions to her client. I noticed that most of the questions she asks, it sparked deep thought from the client. To the point were the client was delving deeper into her thoughts. Dr. Patterson’s questions appeared to me methodical in …show more content…

Patterson showed respect throughout the session for her client’s worldview, issues, and belief systems. She also displayed understanding and was not judgmental during her session with her client Tracy. The conversation between Dr. Nabors and Dr. Patterson revealed a more in depth understanding of the client’s worldview. I believe part of the client Tracy, dilemma is a feeling of isolation, uncertainty, and lack of support. Up to the point of her counseling session, she appears to be internalizing many thoughts regarding her sexual orientation.
Dr. Paterson utilized her knowledge of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual organization (LGB) in conversation with Dr. Nabors. Dr. Patterson also reveals her level of understanding of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB)population, by stating a poignant point that she wants her client to understand that her issue is not about a sexual attraction, it is about lives (Laureate Education, 2012i). In the video Dr. Patterson suggested to Dr. Nabors that she may suggest to Tracy a couple of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) resources available to her (Laureate Education, 2012i). This shows an understanding on the part of Dr.

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