Case Study Of Olympia And Chris's Relationships

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Introduction
There are no instructions on marriage and relationships. Couples may experience difficult aspects of their relationships. This case study analyzes Olympia and Chris’s relationship. We will discuss their strengths, weaknesses, personalities, and their action plan. By using the PREPARE-ENRICH marriage program can provide insight into the couple’s dynamic and profile. This program analyzes the couples strengths and weaknesses and assists with their development skills.
Background Information
Background information can provide insight into a couple’s dynamic and relationship. Chris is an African American male, who is in between the ages of 36 and 40 years old. He went to technical school or some type of college. Chris identifies himself …show more content…

She also went to technical school or some type of college. She did not confirm if she had religious affiliation. She is not employed outside of the household, but her yearly income ranges from 10,000 to 19,000 dollars. She is the second oldest out of four children. Olympia grew up in a single parent household in a small town. Her parents divorced, one remained single and one remarried. Chris and Olympia have been married for 1 to 5 years. However, this is her second marriage. They have five or more children, but would like one …show more content…

They scored a 10, indicating that this is an area of growth. Chris feels good about their conflict resolution but has concerns about their ability to resolve issues. Olympia has concerns about their ability to resolve issues and feels that they are few strengths in this area. They both agreed that they do not void hurting their partner’s feelings during an argument. Chris indicated that during disagreements he believes Olympia does not take the argument seriously, whereas Olympia disagrees. She also indicated that in order to end an argument, she often gives up too quickly. Olympia believes she cannot get her point across, but does not avoid conflict. This can be due to her abusive past. She is used to conflicts but during arguments feels like her voice is being suppressed. Chris should realize her past abuse affects their current relationship and become less domineering. Conflict resolution and communication also correlate. Chris and Olympia have to communicate better in order to resolve issues and

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