PSYC 386 University Maryland Stress Management in Relationship Counseling Paper
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Stress Management in Relationship Counseling
You are a relationship counselor working with a young couple. The husband (Tom) is 19 and the wife (Jennifer) is 18. They have been married less than one year and they tend to approach conflict with hostility or avoidance. The neighbors in the apartment house have called police several times about loud late night arguments over finances. Tom works as a carpenter and accuses Jennifer of not appreciating his hard work and desire to relax when he comes home and to spend some time with his friends on weekends to relax. He says he is tired of Jennifer’s nagging about finances because both are working and are able so far to pay all bills without getting into debt and he even wants to buy a new truck costing about $40,000. Jennifer works as a nurse’s aide in a children’s clinic. She frequently and loudly complains that Tom is not willing to even listen to her suggestions to plan ahead for starting a family because that will bring new expenses. These discussions sometimes end with Tom slamming the door as he walks outside.
1. What appropriate conflict resolution strategies, such as assertiveness, active listening, stating personal thoughts and feelings, and brainstorming solutions. might you recommend to this couple?
2. Develop a stress reduction plan incorporating specific techniques and exercises that each person might use to reduce emotional arousal and defuse conflict.
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