This case study examines the family issues experienced by Mr. and Mrs. Chang, who immigrated to the US from China 7 years ago, and their daughter Nicole. Mrs. Chang complains about cultural pressures she faced in China, Nicole's defiant behavior, and Mr. Chang's lack of involvement. Nicole is disrespectful and problematic, causing arguments between her parents. The family would benefit from individual counseling using techniques like psychodynamic therapy to address affective needs, cognitive-behavioral therapy for behavioral issues, mindfulness counseling for cognitive demands, and constructionist therapy to help understand their environmental influences. With counseling, Nicole may learn to express herself appropriately and understand necessary changes to improve her relationship with her parents.

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INTRODUCTION
This case study is about the family of Mr. and Mrs. Chang that relocated to the USA from
China and have lived in their new environment for at least 7 years. They experience family issues
brought about by several factors. In this case study, we analyze the factors that bring about their
complaints about cognitive, environmental, affective, and behavioral aspects. We also analyze the
complaints, treatment goals and finally look at strategies to address the complaints.
1. Cognitive, behavioral, Affective, and environmental components of Mr. and Mrs.
Chang complaints
Cognitive
In the case study, there are attributes of cultural beliefs from the indigenous community of Mr.
Chang’s family. Mrs. Chang complaints that two years before settling in the United States she got
pressure from the family in-laws to get rid of her unborn baby since she was a fetus girl and not a
boy. Mrs. Chang was forced to abort the child but this time due to his husband being unable to pay
6000 US dollars in fines to family planning officials to have a second child (Root,1985).
Affective
Mrs. And Mrs. Chang’s daughter Nicole is defiant and opposed to any rule brings up a battle
between her parents. Mrs. Chang complaints of her husband’s little involvement with her
daughter’s welfare to the extent that her daughter rarely speaks to him at home.
Behavioral
Mr. and Mrs. Chang complain of their daughter’s behavior of being defiant, disrespectful and
problematic making her mother upset. Nicole’s behavior is still the cause of her further complaints
of his wife’s interference when he tries to discipline their daughter or ground her. The behavior of
their daughter is the cause of their quarrels bringing up marital issues among them.
Environmental components
Mrs. Chang complaints that the environment in China before moving to the USA is part of the
course she had to move to and that it’s also the cause, she lost her baby through abortion.
2.Possible Treatment Goals
In the case of this study, individual orientation is supposed to be realized so that an intervention
can occur from Mr. and Mrs. Chang and their daughter.
Nicole has to be taught how to speak out and express her desires so that her problem can get the
realization of a solution in the right way. Learning to speak will give her a voice and the strength
to suggest what suits her (Leong,1986).
Understanding of oneself and acceptance to change since change is inevitable. Nicole has to be
taught how to understand herself and in so doing she will be able to change.
Mrs. Chang also needs to understand the good that can come from her husband disciplining their
daughter and even grounding her when she makes a mistake to help her rectify her attitude and
behavior.
3. Counselling techniques
Psychodynamic counseling
I would use this approach since is the most preferred would use it to deal with affective needs.

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This approach is rooted in Freudian theory which involves building understanding between the
counselor and the client. This approach is brought to action using ways like dream interpretation,
projective tests, hypnotism, and free association (Wijts&Oort,2009).
Cognitive-Behavioral therapy
Because it focuses on how ideas and behaviors dictate a person's feelings in a given scenario, I
would utilize this strategy to address behavioral issues. This method is based on the idea that how
people perceive a situation has a greater impact on their reaction than the situation itself. This
method is based on the idea that cognitive variables contribute to emotional problems, and that
psychological treatment leads to improvements in these elements through cognitive and behavioral
strategies (Hofmann&Smits,2008).
Mindfulness-based counseling
Because it is based on processes that lead to a mental state characterized by nonjudgmental
awareness of the present moment experience, I would utilize this technique to address cognitive
demands. Sawyer and Witt (2010). According to the mindfulness-to-meaning model Theory
During mindfulness-based counseling, the client pays attention to their current feelings and ideas
without judgment, allowing them to respond to their thoughts in an open-minded and welcoming
manner.
Constructionist Therapy
Because it is coarsened with the meaning humans make about the world around them, I would
employ this technique with environmental needs (Munro&Lowe,2008). It's linked to the
constructivist humanistic theory. It is a client-driven approach in which the client participates
actively in talks about their problematic perceptions and constructions.
Conclusion
This case study is an atypical Asian American family structured psychotherapy feud that is
centered on the second born child and the traditions of the Asian community. The main challenge
is bringing Nicole to coexist well with her parents and get understood, which I found out that
proper counseling and allowing her to express her desires would bring around change.

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