1. The client's primary issues are that she struggles to decide what she wants to do next with her life and maintain a healthy relationship with her partner (Kevin). The client addresses that Her partner, Kevin, is staying at another apartment, and the client has had time to think since he has been gone. So, the client needs help understanding whether she likes her job anymore. She also has issues deciding whether she wants to be a teacher anymore and wants to know where the next step in her life will be. She also deals with loneliness while her kids are gone and while they are staying with Kevin.

The sense of emptiness can have various underlying factors, and it may be influenced by a combination of psychological, emotional, and environmental factors. My theory about her sense of emptiness is that she has lost her sense of self and sense of purpose because she has gotten caught up in living a life for others and that is dictated by others. She does not have any self-agency or purpose and therefore she is experiencing longing and discontent. I also think she is not doing anything that she is truly passionate about. ( Can you please add a comment of advising this person who is caught up in living a life for her family Include citation.

2. The counselor uses some humor in the session. Is it appropriate?

Using humor in counseling can be appropriate in some situations but requires careful consideration and sensitivity. Temper can be warranted if used thoughtfully and in reflection of the client's individual preferences and the therapeutic context. It can help create a more relaxed and open atmosphere, but it should always be respectful, relevant, and non-disruptive to the therapeutic process. The appropriateness of humor varies from client to client, so counselors must gauge the situation and the client's comfort level and adjust their approach accordingly. ( please comment on this and include citation)