Answer to Question #255903 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 3 of the Skilled Helper Model to help Sammy.

Answer 1

Step 1

Eagen's model can be applied in the situation to achieve the desired result. This will also help Sammy deal effectively with the problems and overcome them. 

Step 2

The third stage of this model is called

'Action Planning.' 

This stage includes planning the actions to achieve the desired result. In this case, Sammy has to think

1. What are all the possible ways available to her that might help her deal with this situation

2. Which way seems the best to her

3. What are her expectations out of this action planning

4. When does she expect to begin the process, and how will she go step by step? 

After these points have been discussed with Sammy, the counselor must have a regular check on her to not distract herself and lose track.