Question

During an initial evaluation, a 53-year old man reports that he is upset regarding his sex life with his wife. He reports that they used to have an active sex life, but that since his wife started menopause a few months ago, she often refuses sex or says she isn't in the mood. The client has done online research that has normalized his wife's experience, but he still believes that she may be having an affair. The social worker's MOST appropriate action is to:

A. Suggest that the wife have a medical evaluation.
B. Provide psychoeducation about the effects of menopause on desire.
C. Offer couples therapy to the client and his wife.
D. Suggest individual therapy to help the husband address his frustration.

Answer 1

The social worker's most appropriate action is to suggest individual therapy to help the husband address his frustration.

Step-by-step explanation:

The social worker's MOST appropriate action is to suggest individual therapy to help the husband address his frustration. While it's important to acknowledge the impact of menopause on desire and provide psychoeducation about it, the husband's belief that his wife may be having an affair indicates underlying trust issues and individual therapy could help him address his frustrations and concerns. Suggesting that the wife have a medical evaluation or offering couples therapy may not directly address the husband's feelings of mistrust and frustration.