Introduction
This paper will consist of an overview of two theoretical perspectives regarding family stress and theories of suicide, as it applies to a case study presented in a classroom lecture. This paper will allow the reader to see the similarities as well as the differences when analyzing these two concepts. Presenting real life situations and applying these theories to those issues will bring life to the concepts. Implications for military social work as it applies to the theories will then be assessed, and presented to demonstrate an approach for social workers to consider, when it is time to facilitate the therapeutic process.
Overview of Theoretical Perspectives
Theories of Suicide. Suicide occurs when an individual intentionally ends his or her life by killing him/herself. Kleiman, and Law, and Anestis (2014) present the concept of suicide via two psychological theories, both interpersonal and hopelessness. Research suggests that suicide is the leading cause of death worldwide (pp. 431). Researchers analyze Alloy and Abramson’s hopelessness theory of suicide; it suggests that suicide stems from depression, which creates a negative cognition for individuals. The study supports the idea that negative cognition directly affects suicidal ideation (pp. 431). This …show more content…
Family stress is a wide umbrella; this is when the family dynamics and relationships are under stress due to a shift in equilibrium. The stress may stem from finances, parenting styles, abuse, disabilities, etc… or a combination of some. Sayers (2011) suggests family reintegration after a veteran has returned home causes that shift. Family reintegration refers to the concept of the service member returning home from deployment, and becomes a part of his or her family again (pp. 108). Issues that may arrive around this concept involve financial issues, mental health issues, physical health complications, parenting role challenges, child behavioral problems, etc… (Sayers, 2011 pp.
This paper will consist of an overview of two theoretical perspectives regarding family stress and theories of suicide, as it applies to a case study presented in a classroom lecture. This paper will allow the reader to see the similarities as well as the differences when analyzing these two concepts. Presenting real life situations and applying these theories to those issues will bring life to the concepts. Implications for military social work as it applies to the theories will then be assessed, and presented to demonstrate an approach for social workers to consider, when it is time to facilitate the therapeutic process.
Overview of Theoretical Perspectives
Theories of Suicide. Suicide occurs when an individual intentionally ends his or her life by killing him/herself. Kleiman, and Law, and Anestis (2014) present the concept of suicide via two psychological theories, both interpersonal and hopelessness. Research suggests that suicide is the leading cause of death worldwide (pp. 431). Researchers analyze Alloy and Abramson’s hopelessness theory of suicide; it suggests that suicide stems from depression, which creates a negative cognition for individuals. The study supports the idea that negative cognition directly affects suicidal ideation (pp. 431). This …show more content…
Family stress is a wide umbrella; this is when the family dynamics and relationships are under stress due to a shift in equilibrium. The stress may stem from finances, parenting styles, abuse, disabilities, etc… or a combination of some. Sayers (2011) suggests family reintegration after a veteran has returned home causes that shift. Family reintegration refers to the concept of the service member returning home from deployment, and becomes a part of his or her family again (pp. 108). Issues that may arrive around this concept involve financial issues, mental health issues, physical health complications, parenting role challenges, child behavioral problems, etc… (Sayers, 2011 pp.