Category: Family

  • A Family in Crisis

    What biological, psychological, physical environmental, sociocultural, behavioral, and health system factors are influencing this situation? The first problem stems from Mrs. Brown’s age (48-years-old). It is likely that she is already entering into her menopausal stage and, as such, the hormonal variances that she is experiencing are contributing towards her state of depression. It is…

  • The Family and Medical Leave Act: Pros and Cons

    The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is an important document regulating relations between employers, and employees, protecting people, and guaranteeing the accessibility of health services. This labor law requires covered employers to provide all workers with job-protected leave for medical and family reasons with continuation of health insurance coverage (U.S. Department of…

  • “A Death in the Family” Novel by James Agee

    Introduction A death in the family is an autobiographical book by James Agee. The writing of the book started in 1944, but the book was printed in 1957, two years after the death of its writer James Agee. The novel is entirely based on what happened when the author visited his father, who was suffering…

  • Rose as a Family Leader in “Fences” by August Wilson

    Table of Contents Introduction Rose as a Family Leader Husband’s Betrayal Self-Sacrifice and Bitterness Building Fences to Save People Femininity Conclusion Reference Introduction Fences is a play by American playwright August Wilson that was first staged in 1985. Set in Pittsburgh in the 1950s, it explores race relations and the evolution of the African-American experience.…

  • “Rizzo” Family Case Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Relational Structures and Dynamics Family’s Strengths Ecological Resources and Limitations Specific Treatment Goals Two Intervention Strategies References Introduction Family-oriented treatment differs from individual therapy and requires more involvement and participation from the therapist. In a family visit, the therapist simultaneously takes on the role of moderator, judge, empathic listener, and role…

  • Marriage and Family Therapy and Pharmacological Treatment

    Therapy and counseling have now become valuable tools in terms of handling one’s issues and maintaining overall mental health to live a fulfilling life. However, while some people prefer to handle these issues on their own by vising individual therapy, others feel that marriage and family therapy would be more beneficial in terms of the…

  • Structural Family Therapy and Its Application

    Model Description The approach to the family as a system is reflected in the name of this therapy. The study of the structure of entities and relationships in the system always takes place under the auspices of integrity. Each person in the family is a critical part of the overall picture, and both personal qualities…

  • The Role of Resistance in Family Therapy

    Table of Contents The Importance of Fighting Resistance Resistance at the Problem Stage Resistance at the Stage of Psychotherapeutic Intervention Resistance at the End of the Therapy Process Problems of Novice Specialists References The Importance of Fighting Resistance At any stage of seed therapy, the specialist has to face resistance from clients. This is caused…

  • “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner: A Family Unit Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Family Relationship Family Conflict Personal Values Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Barn Burning is a short story written by William Faulkner, which demonstrates the complex relationship between personal and familial values. The protagonist Sarty – a ten-year-old boy – is forced to testify in court to prove his father’s innocence (Faulkner 5).…

  • The Structural Model and the Family Therapy

    Table of Contents Introduction Structural Therapy as a Systemic Model The Family Dynamics Portrayed in the Video The Role of Minuchin within the Family References Introduction The structural model is a simple way to look at the process of doing laundry and understand how it works. It is a simple representation of how all of…