Question

Assume you are working with Sharon, a woman who reports that her partner is emotionally abusive and financially controlling. What internal conflicts might Sharon be experiencing? What external conflicts might Sharon be experiencing? Are there some external conflicts that may become internal, or vice versa?

Answer 1

The internal conflicts that Sharon could be experiencing are:

• Low self-esteem.
• Self blame for the conditions of her life.
• Depression.
• Constantly in fear
• Constantly threatened and worried.
• Anxiety due to her financial conditions.

The external conflicts could be:.

• Fatigue.
• Stressed out.
• Vulnerability to diseases.

Constant threat and being in fear makes Sharon prone to many psychosomatic diseases. Also, there is always the risk of physical abuse by her partner that may cause physical injuries to her. Constant fatigue and weakness may hinder her ability to look after herself and keep up herself,which may gradually lead her depression disorders.