Read the following scenario to complete the Topic 1 assignment.

Couple Case Scenario

Margaret, a 32-year-old Catholic, Italian female and Jose, a 35-year-old Catholic, Hispanic male have been married for 3 years and have one child, Isabella, who is 2 years old. Jose comes from a traditional Latino background and Margaret's family of origin has traditional Italian values.

For the past few months, the couple has been arguing about having more children. Jose and his mom, Sofia, have been pressuring Margaret to have more children. Sofia makes remarks about wanting more grandchildren to Margaret when she visits. Margaret has become increasingly frustrated by Sofia's remarks and unannounced visits. Margaret also wants a big family but is hesitant to have more children. She is not sure why, but she has been having increased emotional and physiological reactions when Jose and Sofia make comments about wanting to have more kids.

Margaret and Jose have been arguing with raised voices about finances and having more children. Lately, Margaret has begun to argue less, crosses her arms, turns away, and ignores Jose when he brings up having more children. It has gotten to where Jose has been making remarks about Margaret being uptight and less intimate. Margaret has asked for Jose's help around the house and to spend more time with Isabella, but he quickly begins to argue and list all of his current responsibilities.

Margaret and Jose work full time, but Margaret has taken on most of the responsibility with dropping off and picking Isabella up at daycare and planning family activities. Isabella has been having issues at daycare, where she will frequently burst into tears and take 30 minutes to an hour to calm down. Isabella has started playing by herself rather than interacting with the other children at daycare.

Margaret has been distracted and makes mistakes at work, and she quickly becomes overwhelmed at home with Jose and Isabella. Jose has been distancing himself from his work responsibilities and spending more time with his mom, Sofia. Margaret has been spending more time at church, asking for guidance from her priest and her fellowship at the church Mass services.

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Part One: Counseling Script and Skills
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Part Three: Role of the Counselor

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Part Four: Counseling Intervention

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