, PLEASE USE THIS DOCUMENT AS A GUIDE TO ANSWER YOUR ASSIGNMENT
TASK 1: CASE STUDY
1. What is your attitude about Dudu wanting to leave her husband and her child? What are
your values on this matter, and how would they influence the way you would work with her?
My attitude toward Dudu’s wish to leave her husband and child must be grounded in the principles
of the person-centered approach. This approach emphasizes creating a therapeutic climate of
empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard, allowing the client to explore her own
experiences and values without judgment (Corey, 2021).
Personally, I may hold values that emphasize family unity and parental responsibility, and I might
initially feel discomfort with the idea of a mother leaving her child. However, Corey (2021) reminds
us that counselors are not value-neutral, and our values inevitably influence how we practice. The
ethical task is not to impose my beliefs but to remain aware of them, manage them, and avoid
directing the client toward the choices I believe are “right.” Instead, my role is to help Dudu clarify
her own values, feelings, and goals, so she can make decisions that are congruent with her authentic
self.
Practically, this means:
Offering empathic understanding of Dudu’s fatigue, confusion, and desire for independence.
Demonstrating unconditional positive regard, accepting her struggles without judgment, even if
I personally disagree with her choices.
Remaining congruent by being authentic about my role as a facilitator, not as someone who
prescribes solutions.
In short, while my personal values may lean toward encouraging parental responsibility, within a
person-centered framework I would not impose them. Instead, I would create a safe space where
Dudu can explore her conflicting emotions and arrive at her own decision with greater
self-awareness and responsibility (Corey, 2021).
TASK 1: CASE STUDY
1. What is your attitude about Dudu wanting to leave her husband and her child? What are
your values on this matter, and how would they influence the way you would work with her?
My attitude toward Dudu’s wish to leave her husband and child must be grounded in the principles
of the person-centered approach. This approach emphasizes creating a therapeutic climate of
empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard, allowing the client to explore her own
experiences and values without judgment (Corey, 2021).
Personally, I may hold values that emphasize family unity and parental responsibility, and I might
initially feel discomfort with the idea of a mother leaving her child. However, Corey (2021) reminds
us that counselors are not value-neutral, and our values inevitably influence how we practice. The
ethical task is not to impose my beliefs but to remain aware of them, manage them, and avoid
directing the client toward the choices I believe are “right.” Instead, my role is to help Dudu clarify
her own values, feelings, and goals, so she can make decisions that are congruent with her authentic
self.
Practically, this means:
Offering empathic understanding of Dudu’s fatigue, confusion, and desire for independence.
Demonstrating unconditional positive regard, accepting her struggles without judgment, even if
I personally disagree with her choices.
Remaining congruent by being authentic about my role as a facilitator, not as someone who
prescribes solutions.
In short, while my personal values may lean toward encouraging parental responsibility, within a
person-centered framework I would not impose them. Instead, I would create a safe space where
Dudu can explore her conflicting emotions and arrive at her own decision with greater
self-awareness and responsibility (Corey, 2021).
