Nathan and Alexander, a couple who have been in a relationship for seven years, complain of a lack of communication and a dissatisfying intimate life. Nathan says he wants more emotional and physical intimacy with Alexander, but that Alexander is happy with cuddling on the couch or doing activities such as gardening together. Alexander complains that their closeness is never enough for Nathan and
that he often feels pressured to do more to make Nathan happy. David, a Bowenian therapist, might use which type of intervention with this couple to promote Nathan and Alexander differentiating more and taking responsibility for their individual needs?
A) Teaching each person to self-soothe rather than demand that the other change
B) Hugging to relax and working with the couple to be "seen" by each other
C) Creating a genogram to identify patterns and alternative ways for relating to each other
D) All of these are correct
D
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