Psychological/Social Throughout this narrative it was clear that the family is living a splintered life. There seems to be two different families living in the same home. I combined the categories of psychological and social to save space and because I have found they are often connected. I would say the same for theological too but for the sake of organization I kept that one separate. Truly these factors (psychological, social and theological) are married together into a complex combination that creates the family dynamic in the story.
Michael
Michael, the father, is a driven man who puts pressure on himself and others for all of the wrong reasons. When his father died it appears that put some emotional and psychological stress on him. …show more content…
Michael Sr. has a family history of being involved with the church but he sees it as a spiritual job. He volunteers a lot with his church youth group and neglects his own kids because he is attempting to avoid the pressures and responsibilities put on by the various people and factors in his life. He also doesn 't feel adequate enough which he projects onto his children and thus he seeks for ways to separate himself, at the same time he can feel good about what he is doing. Instead of inviting his children to attend the youth group he is almost trying to live a different life outside of the one he is insecure …show more content…
(Social) I would first suggest that all of the family members eliminate at least part of their outside activities in order to establish days where the family does something as a whole. This could mean that every Sunday night is game night. I would also ask that they make it a priority to have dinner together with no distractions at least four times a week. This may mean that soccer practices aren 't attended and Michael Sr. will need to take a break from the youth group. The goal here is to create connections between the family members and for them to start talking to each other. To Regina and Michael, I would also ask them to take time once a week to check in with each kid
Michael
Michael, the father, is a driven man who puts pressure on himself and others for all of the wrong reasons. When his father died it appears that put some emotional and psychological stress on him. …show more content…
Michael Sr. has a family history of being involved with the church but he sees it as a spiritual job. He volunteers a lot with his church youth group and neglects his own kids because he is attempting to avoid the pressures and responsibilities put on by the various people and factors in his life. He also doesn 't feel adequate enough which he projects onto his children and thus he seeks for ways to separate himself, at the same time he can feel good about what he is doing. Instead of inviting his children to attend the youth group he is almost trying to live a different life outside of the one he is insecure …show more content…
(Social) I would first suggest that all of the family members eliminate at least part of their outside activities in order to establish days where the family does something as a whole. This could mean that every Sunday night is game night. I would also ask that they make it a priority to have dinner together with no distractions at least four times a week. This may mean that soccer practices aren 't attended and Michael Sr. will need to take a break from the youth group. The goal here is to create connections between the family members and for them to start talking to each other. To Regina and Michael, I would also ask them to take time once a week to check in with each kid