Delilah is a 32-year-old Native American/American Indian woman who works in one of the casinos on a reservation outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has sought assistance at a local women’s shelter...

Delilah is a 32-year-old Native American/American Indian woman who works in one of the casinos on a reservation outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has sought assistance at a local women’s shelter at the urging of her coworkers because she confided in them that her boyfriend, Ray, who also works at the casino, had become increasingly abusive toward her. Delilah acknowledges to you, a counselor at the shelter, that she and Ray drink together at work and at home and just last week, after drinking quite a bit, Ray intentionally destroyed one of her son’s favorite toys in front of him. Ray became angry with Delilah for defending her son and proceeded to hit her in front of her son. It was after this incident that Delilah decided to go to the shelter directly from work the next afternoon, after picking up her son from the babysitter’s.

1. First, describe the challenges Delilah faces.

2. Second, explain how you would clarify the type and extent of her concerns.

3. Third, describe the counseling approach or style that you would take in your work with Delilah.