Assignment: Optional Treatment

Assignment: Optional Treatment

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• Discuss how effective you think Viagra will be for improving James’ sex life, and why?
• Suppose Yelena’s discovery that James is using Viagra secretly is the “last straw” for her after years of not addressing her unsatisfying sexual life with him, and she demands that they seek marriage counseling and focus on their sex life.In this case:
  • What part of this dilemma should a counselor point out is Yelena’s responsibility to acknowledge and address? Additionally, what special issues regarding her perimenopause will need to be addressed?
  • What part of this dilemma should a counselor point out is James’ responsibility to acknowledge and address?
• Discuss specific treatment options for this couple that are supported by the research you learned about in your readings.

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