Faith Perspectives on Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

1)The Govor article, beginning on page 175, describes 4 “common problems” with which families struggle. Take a few minutes to reflect on these “common problems”. What is your reaction to what is written here from your own perspective as a person and as a clinician? Consider the “common problems” and talk about how you might encounter these things in a clinical setting, and how you might balance personal faith, and professional and ethical obligations in your work with clients and families.

2) Which of these “common problems” are prevalent in your city, county, or state? (FLORIDA) (choose 1 or 2 “common problems” to really focus on) As a person of faith and as a future professional counselor, reflect on how your faith will help you as you encounter clients and families struggling with any or all of these “common problems.”