Marital and Family Therapy

Category - Assessment

Maria reports that every time she attempts to break away from her relationship, she manages to get pulled back in by hopes of change, memories of years past, and the appeal being together. What is one of the underlying beliefs that is prompting Maria right now?
  1. Life as a single woman is too difficult
  2. I deserve the treatment I am receiving
  3. Things are not very different in other relationships, anyway
  4. Things will get better
Explanation
Answer - A - So often, women are presented with a picture of things that lead them to believe that they must depend on men for a lot, when in reality, they are quite capable of providing for themselves in light of their abilities. All of the underlying feelings and ideas contribute to (A) that life as a single woman is too difficult. Therapy will help her to see that things will get better when she realizes her own capabilities.
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