Techniques in Structural Family Therapy
Mrs. Mary Turner is a 37-year-old woman with a history of depression. She is married to Tim Turner, a 40 year old jobless man who is battling alcoholism. Mr. Turner was laid off from his employment in 2008 due to his addiction to alcohol. His job as a long distance truck driver required him to be sober at all times. After several warnings, his employer dismissed him on disciplinary grounds. His wife Mrs. Turner is now the sole bread winner. She is employed as a clerk in a local supermarket chain where she takes overtime and night duty just to make ends meet.
The couple ...
