Licensed Clinical Social Worker

1. A couple reports increased marital conflicts. The husband notes that his wife has become irritable, isolative, and lethargic since she was laid off from her job three months ago. The wife states she is tired of her husband's constant nagging for her to be more helpful around the house. Both report a lack of physical and emotional intimacy but express a desire to resolve their problems. Which of the following areas should the therapist assess first to identify the degree to which curr...