Karen is 43 years old. She has been married for 21 years. She says she is in a good marriage. Karen and her husband Jerry have been Christians for at least 35 years. Her husband is an executive for a local accounting firm. Karen has been working as a trainer for an insurance company. Both Karen and Jerry are quite successful and are making over 250k per year.
They have been members of their church for 13 years and are active in various ministries. Karen says her devotional life has become dull and boring.
Karen describes herself as self-confident, persistent, hardworking, calm, serious, easy going, good natured, extrovert, who is likable and sensitive to the feelings of others.
For years Karen has struggled with procrastination. There are certain things she does with ease and is considered a success. However, there are other things that she just can’t seem to come to grips with as far as completing the tasks. She puts them off until the last minute and sometimes she will let them pile up.
She comes to you for counseling.
Counseling Questions for Karen
- Where would you begin with Karen?
- What questions, if any, would you have for Jerry?
- Why is she a success in certain areas, but a seeming failure in others?
- What do you think the ruling motives of her heart are?
- What else do you want to know?
- What would you tell her?
Please answer through the comment section of this blog so others can read, learn and be encouraged. This case study is for anyone; not just those who consider themselves counselors.
