God has designed sexual intimacy as a gift to be enjoyed in marriage. However, some couples struggle with intimacy. Select one of the fictional case studies below and explain your treatment plan for helping them. Please use at least two external citations in your post.
Case Study 1 – Ben and Susan are newly married and in their 60s. Ben is a widower and Susan is divorced and has been single for many years. Susan reports that they lack sexual intimacy in marriage. Ben does not initiate and Susan reports being rejected when she pursues. She suspects there may be some physical problems but is not sure what to do.
Case Study 2 – Tim and Amy have been married for 10 years and have three children, the youngest being a baby. Amy reports struggling with body image, fatigue, and desire for intimacy as she feels touched out from the children. The couple is struggling with time or energy for intimacy.
Case Study 3 – Mike and Jenna are newlyweds who have been married less than a year. Jenna has discovered some inappropriate pictures and websites on Mike’s phone. She has expressed that she feels betrayed and he likely cheated on her. How would you help this couple?
