A recently widowed homemaker has come to your office to help her identify what career paths she should consider. She states that she needs to find a job that makes enough money to support herself and her two children. Identify questions, hypotheses and strategies for addressing this client from a "whole person" perspective
What will be an ideal response?
• Inquire about her support systems, including the role of culture in her life
• Ask existential questions—how does she interpret her husband's death (are there unresolved feelings of anger, questioning, etc.? Is there a desire to figure out "Why am I here?").
• Inquire, using standardized and non-standardized assessments about interests, skills, values, etc.
• Reflect on her emotions about having to return to work, losing her husband, trying to manage as a single mother, etc.
• Listen for negative self-talk and utilize cognitive reframing exercises.
• Experiences with racism, sexism, ageism, and other forms of discrimination
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