There is an image in America of what a family should look like: one mother, one father, a couple of children and perhaps the family dog. The reality of what makes a family, however, is much more complex. In the book Plainsong by Kent Haruf, the reader discovers a variety of families, that are made up in a multitude of different ways. While some of these families are defined by blood relation, almost all of them differ in some way from the traditional conception of the family unit. The reasons that these family groupings come about are as varied as the families that they create, but in the end, they fulfill the needs of the family members regardless of the existence, or lack, of blood ties.…
Carol and Jeff would benefit from individual counseling to process their childhood traumas. Jason is participating in counseling though his therapeutic foster placement but lacks respect for Carol and Jeff. Carol, Jeff, and Jason would benefit from evidenced based group counseling because they are working on reunification. In addition, parenting classes to strengthen their ability to set limits and understand the relationship between the child and parent.…
The overall purpose of Chapter 1 Springing Forward from the Past: An Introduction is to inform the reader of which topics that are going to be taught in each part in this book. What chapter one is describing is information about who is behind all of the reading in the textbook. The book is made up of essays, fact sheets, briefs, and symposiums from members of the Council on Contemporary Families (CFC). These people study and work with families all the time. The material in this book are not reprints, so they will not be found anywhere else.…
It is important that the author identified systems issues such as intergenerational patterns, dysfunctional boundaries and models of marriage because she is a professional agent of social change. As a social worker she advocates for clients in vulnerable populations. Having an understanding in the identified areas can be useful when dealing with individuals of similar experiences. Most important of all, having the knowledge in these particular areas can influence her empathy when working with people who seem to have little connections with their families. For instance, understanding that marital outcome is an intergenerational pattern can influence the author empathy when dealing with an individual who struggles to keep a marriage intact.…
The term ‘family’ has been one that is constantly changing with the times and the seasons of society. Many tend to fantasize about the “ideal” nuclear family in the 1950’s: a father who went to work in an office in a suit and tie, a mother who cleaned the house in heels and cooked every meal, two and a half children that were well behaved, and a house with a white picket fence. However, this image is not a true depiction of the 1950’s. Rather than seeing the restraints and precautions had on the family, individuals are swayed by this myth of a “problem free” decade. The rise of individualism, shift in gender roles and changes in the social environment has made the myth of perfection established in the 1950’s ever more impossible to attain today.…
By watching and listening to the way they interact, I draft a family genogram to conceptualize the status of their family relationships. Afterward, I ask them what changes they want from the family counseling. At the end of the first session, I give out directives that I expect them to change from their discussion. For example, I urge Billy’s father to stop fighting against Billy’s mother and beating Billy. This first-order change may not affect the whole family system, but it eliminates Billy’s distress of involving in their marital…
The National Council on Family Relations is fundamentally the leading professional association for the multidisciplinary comprehension of families. Their members’ interests, are different from their careers as well as their background. However, they are primarily focused on subject matters and attempts that produce a usual benefit, which is, understanding and strengthening families (NCFR, 2017). The National Council on Family Relations was established in the year 1938.…
What’s family? Family is a socially recognized group that forms an emotional connection and serves as economic unit in society. There are many types of family, whether kin by blood, marriage, cohabitation or adoption. Sociology identifies family types based on family orientation or family procreation. Also, in families there are several type of marriages such as single parenting where a male or female is the only individual taking care of the child(ren).…
Family is a diverse and complicated concept in which many researchers have come up with different conclusions. Family definition is not complete without the incorporation of race and ethnicity. Race and ethnicity complete the full definition of family. This is done by the incorporation of everyone’s history. In order to fully understand family focus should be placed in society as a whole, instead of section.…
This essay will aim to critically explore the ideas, theories and concepts related to the theme of Early Childhood Interventions (ECI) when being applied to a specific family. The family in question can be seen in the case study (see appendix one). It will also aim to explore and define what an ECI is and whether the interventions chosen for Jane fits in with the family. The concept of family has been changing over a long period of time; this essay will look at how these interventions are likely to affect Jane and her family. The risk and protective factors attributed to Jane and her children are also considered.…
Traditionally, family may be defined as a group of people linked directly by blood relations, wherein the adults take responsibility for their young ones (Giddens, 2001, p.433). However, there has been no legitimate agreement on an exact definition. What is clearer is the definition of family structure. Family structure (what a family consists of) is an integral variable in the constitution of a society. The British society specifically, has been witness to a variety of family structures that have resulted from changes and trends that have occurred in the economy, the political policies and other such disciplines of social sciences.…
There are a multitude of reasons that the American family is different from the “traditional family” of yesterday. The ways that these changes are influencing people are extremely positive but there will always be a negative person to point out that a few of them have the capacity to be harmful and unwanted. These changes in family are seen most noticeably in the West but are also making their way to the East as well, though at much slower rates. While reading the article “Global Revolution in Family and Personal Life”, it is noted that the author sees the American family as stronger than ever. Giddens shows that throughout history the family has continued to change and is better now than it ever was.…
Kia Ference Rural Health J-term 2016 Film Analysis-Winter’s Bone Application of Family theory The family theory is ones knowledge about a family structure, function and process that gives a better understanding about the family interactions that affect their health, illness and well-being (Kaakinen, 2010). This theory is essential for nurses to understand so they can better educate, counsel and make adjustments that allow families to handle crisis, chronic conditions and illness (Kaakinen, 2010). The family theory is divided into three components; structure, function and process, to assist nurses in providing better assessments and interventions for families (Kaakinen, 2010).…
Analyzing Kinship in a Cross Cultural Context In the Western world, there are common ideologies on what is considered a “normal” family. The idea of the Nuclear family with one mom and one dad raising their own kids is still considered to be the ideal family. However, in many societies, such as the Nandi people in Kenya and the Andean people in Ayacucho Peru, kinship is more important than biology. In Toronto, social organizations still only cater to the Western ideologies of who is best to raise children.…
Family of Origin Introduction Families are a social system that is governed by rules and power structures, in which members become emotionally connected and interdependent (Collins, Jordan, & Coleman, 2012). Families tend to be the responsible agent in shaping the environment where individuals grow and develop. Each member in the family is different, and each contributes to the functionality of the family in a distinctive way. To be able to understand an individual’s behavior within a family, the family context and environment must be understood (Collins, Jordan, & Coleman, 2012).…