Answer to Question #255902 in Psychology for Charmaine

Question

Sammy is extremely tearful and struggles to talk. Her boyfriend of 5 years married another person. his boyfriend made her quit her job, now she has no source of income. She can't talk to her pastor because wearing skirts around men makes her feel very uncomfortable due to experiencing sexual assault in her teens. Use Egan’s Stage 2 of the Skilled Helper Model to help Sammy.

Answer 1

The Egan paradigm and tutoring are not similar; the paradigm may be applied to a variety of assisting situations while guiding can be conducted in a variety of ways. The model may and should be utilized in a variety of ways. The model operates best when the caregivers’ attitude to the person is founded on authenticity, tolerance, and compassion, and if the characteristics of excellent active monitoring are recognized continuously. Sammy should sit back, relax, and allow herself to be open to new ideas that will help her alter her life despite her breakup with her lover.