Alice Alice is a woman in her early sixties who has lupus and a secondary depressive disorder. You are leading a group on stress reduction for individuals with chronic illness, and the topic of...

Alice

Alice is a woman in her early sixties who has lupus and a secondary depressive disorder. You are leading a group on stress reduction for individuals with chronic illness, and the topic of conversation focuses on occupations that reduce stress. Toward the beginning of the session, Alice looks sullen and sits with her eyes cast downward. When it comes time for you to encourage her to provide input, she reports that she has nothing to contribute. Another group member jumps in and attempts to coax Alice by suggesting she tell the group about her past career as a veterinarian. Alice responds by telling the group member that she has no business making that suggestion and continues not to make eye contact with anyone.