Joe is a 29 year old male of Hispanic-American descent who presents with significant anxiety and worrisome ideation. He has never had a significant relationship. Joe tells you he longs for a wife and family, but that he is terrified of rejection. Joe grew up in a tumultuous home with an alcoholic father and a passive-depressed mother. His father would often be gone for days at which time his mother would stay in bed. Joe was responsible for caring for his 3 younger siblings during these episodes. Joe admits that he has been using alcohol for the past 10 years to cope with his emotional pain.
In consideration of three (3)* of the following, briefly discuss Joe
1. Marriage, Well Being and Physical Health
2. Relationship Satisfaction and Stability
3. Positive Families
4. Positive Health
5. Positive Coping
*Please indicate which three (3) you choose
Assignment Outcomes
Integrate the current research on the neuropsychology of positive emotion
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