Stressors Most Amendable to Change Stress can have a profound impact on all family members. Understanding the dynamics of the family and utilizing available resources will assist the Yellowbird family in overcoming many obstacles they have experienced. Carol and Jeff do not have a solid support system of family. However, they rely on each other to provide support. With continued support from Jason’s foster parents, community agencies, and the ability to provide wrap around services, the Yellowbird family will be able to overcome many of their stressors. Everyone possesses the ability to change. Thomlison (2016, p.20), states there are four factors that attribute to successful family outcomes.
A therapeutic alliance will assist the Yellowbird family in developing their active listening to understand the importance or forming healthy relationships, to include Jason being able to verbalize his feelings. It will assist Carol and Jeff in being empathetic, accepting, and aid in maintaining an emotional connection with each family member. The family characteristics or having an understanding of the presenting problems, being able to recognize Jason’s motivation for change, and Jason being able to see their acceptance will …show more content…
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. However, Jason presents the most pressing needs due to the high-risk behaviors and his current placement in a foster family-based treatment
A therapeutic alliance will assist the Yellowbird family in developing their active listening to understand the importance or forming healthy relationships, to include Jason being able to verbalize his feelings. It will assist Carol and Jeff in being empathetic, accepting, and aid in maintaining an emotional connection with each family member. The family characteristics or having an understanding of the presenting problems, being able to recognize Jason’s motivation for change, and Jason being able to see their acceptance will …show more content…
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. However, Jason presents the most pressing needs due to the high-risk behaviors and his current placement in a foster family-based treatment