In this paper, we will discuss the dynamic of the A family that was acquired through conducting a family assessment. We are also going to examine the relationships they have with one another, which will include communication, roles, problem solving, influence and power, as well as alliance and coalitions.
Family Assessment A family assessment is important in any health care practice due to the fact that the family “has a significant impact on health and well-being of individual members” (Wright & Leahey, 2013, p. 1). This family assessment can be done to determine the strengths and weaknesses of any family, and from there assist in the development of the nursing care plan.
Family Description
The family discussed in this paper is a blended …show more content…
She works for a company in Monticello, Minnesota as a supervisor. In addition to CCA’s employment, she is also a current student at a local community college. CG is a seven year old boy that lives in Big Lake, Minnesota with his mother, CCA and he is in elementary school. OP is a five year old girl in preschool that lives in Big Lake, Minnesota with her mother, CCA. The family we discuss in this paper are all trying to stay close following the loss of their husband and father, however, they are focused on their individual lives because of their ages. CCA has a family of her own with her two children, TA bought and moved into her own home with her boyfriend, and CA is getting his college degree.
Family Assessment It is important to develop a clear functioning of the family to identify family strengths and weaknesses. For the purpose of this paper, the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM) is used, it is a “multidimensional framework consisting of three major categories: structural, developmental, and functional” (Wright & Leahey, 2013, p. 4).
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766).
The Aging Family
When examining this family using Duvall’s theory, this family would is an “aging family.” According to Ward and Hisley (2016), the aging family “copes with the process of, and losses involved in retirement and aging” (p. 766). This family recently lost their husband and father, and they are currently grieving over as this is taking some time due to the fact that it was very unexpected. The A family is also coping with KA’s cancer diagnosis and her inability to work because of the physical demands as she recovers.
Figure 3: Attachment Diagram
Functional
The functional assessment of this paper is a part of the CFAM describes how the family relates and interacts with one another. This portion is the “here-and-now aspect of a family’s life that is observed and that the family presents” (Wright & Leahey, 2013, p. 123). Within the functional assessment is both instrumental and expressive functioning which are described separately
Family Assessment A family assessment is important in any health care practice due to the fact that the family “has a significant impact on health and well-being of individual members” (Wright & Leahey, 2013, p. 1). This family assessment can be done to determine the strengths and weaknesses of any family, and from there assist in the development of the nursing care plan.
Family Description
The family discussed in this paper is a blended …show more content…
She works for a company in Monticello, Minnesota as a supervisor. In addition to CCA’s employment, she is also a current student at a local community college. CG is a seven year old boy that lives in Big Lake, Minnesota with his mother, CCA and he is in elementary school. OP is a five year old girl in preschool that lives in Big Lake, Minnesota with her mother, CCA. The family we discuss in this paper are all trying to stay close following the loss of their husband and father, however, they are focused on their individual lives because of their ages. CCA has a family of her own with her two children, TA bought and moved into her own home with her boyfriend, and CA is getting his college degree.
Family Assessment It is important to develop a clear functioning of the family to identify family strengths and weaknesses. For the purpose of this paper, the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM) is used, it is a “multidimensional framework consisting of three major categories: structural, developmental, and functional” (Wright & Leahey, 2013, p. 4).
Figure 1: …show more content…
766).
The Aging Family
When examining this family using Duvall’s theory, this family would is an “aging family.” According to Ward and Hisley (2016), the aging family “copes with the process of, and losses involved in retirement and aging” (p. 766). This family recently lost their husband and father, and they are currently grieving over as this is taking some time due to the fact that it was very unexpected. The A family is also coping with KA’s cancer diagnosis and her inability to work because of the physical demands as she recovers.
Figure 3: Attachment Diagram
Functional
The functional assessment of this paper is a part of the CFAM describes how the family relates and interacts with one another. This portion is the “here-and-now aspect of a family’s life that is observed and that the family presents” (Wright & Leahey, 2013, p. 123). Within the functional assessment is both instrumental and expressive functioning which are described separately