A case study of developmental
conflicts and challenges
Amber is a 35-year-old woman who
immigrated to this country several years ago from Nigeria. She recently
graduated from a prestigious law school and legally changed her name to Amber.
She was hired by an affluent law practice. Although Amber is involved with her
local Nigerian community, she has recently discarded her cultural wardrobe for
an expensive American wardrobe, dyed her hair blonde, and purchased a BMW.
Amber enters into counseling because she feels rejected by her Nigerian
friends. She says, “They do not understand me; I feel so alone. While I
have made friends with my law associates, I often feel excluded. I wish people
would accept me for who I am.”





