Freed And Smith Family Case Studies

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This discussion will examine the Freed and Smith family. Stephanie and Shelia are a homosexual couple that has been cohabiting for eight months. Both women have children whose fathers’ are not active in their life. Stephanie has a son who is a 17-year-old high school dropout and works part time at a restaurant, and Sheila has 3 children. Shelia’s oldest son is nine, and her twins are two. As a result of the transition, Shelia’s son had to change schools which have resulted in issues with bullying. The parents reported that their son is having difficulty sleeping and observed a change in his appetite. It was also reported that the twins regressed in their sleeping and self-regulation. The technique that the therapist could use for this family

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