The question I chose to critique for week ones discussion board question is question number two.
Identify and describe which stage from the “Stage Model” identified within chapter two, that your own family is currently involved. What are the benefits and deficits connected to this stage?
One of the stages that our family is dealing with is the “Becoming an Adult stage”. According to the text by Herbert Goldenberg and Irene Goldenberg (2008), when a child becomes an adult and leave home they usually stay connected to the family. My daughter will be turning 20 January 18, 2012 and she still lives at home. She is a student at the local community college and she is also working. Having her at home during her educational endeavors is
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Dealing with the hardships of being an adult 2. Paying bills 3. Leaving the comfort of parents and living conditions not having to pay for it 4. Taking care of yourself
Benefits of adolescence stage: 1. Not a young child any more 2. Able to make some decisions on your own 3. Independence
Deficits of adolescence stage: 1. Indecisiveness 2. Can’t control emotions 3. Immature 4. Emotional
References:
Goldenberg, I., & Goldenberg, H. (2008). Family therapy: An overview (7th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
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A theory proposed by Erik Erikson (1950, 1963) promotes the eight development stages of adolescents through adulthood by comparing the transitory periods. During each stage, the person experiences a psychosocial crisis which could have a positive or negative outcome for identity and personality development. The first stage is trust vs. mistrust, this stage starts at birth and end at the age of one year. This stage also explains the safety that the infant is getting from the caregiver. For example, if the infant receives constant care, they will develop a sense of trust which will be carried out with them to other and future relationships. The second stage is autonomy vs. shame and doubt; this stage occurs at the age of two to three years old. In this stage, the child is mainly discovering their skills and abilities. The third stage is Initiative vs. Guilt; this stage occurs around age three to age
Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy employed to assist members of a family in improving communication systems, conflict resolution, and to help the family to deal with certain problems that manifest in the behavior of members. In most cases, deviance in a family member is an indication of underlying family dysfunctions. This paper looks the counselling procedure that can be applied to help the Kline family solve their problems. It answers certain questions including those of the expected challenges during therapy and ways of dealing with the challenges.
Upon the development of theories, researchers have compiled two main sets that contain eight sub-theories; macro-level theories focus on how the family is a social institution-the organized pattern of statuses and structures, roles, and rules by which a society attempts to meet certain of its most basic needs (39)-and micro-level theories emphasize what happens within families, looking at everyday behavior, interaction between family members, patterns of communication, and so on (47). The family development theory addresses how patterned alterations that occur within families through set stages over a period of time are ever-changing. The stage is known as, the family life cycle, corresponds with how rearing children affects families throughout life. Developed by Roy Rodgers and Joan Aldous, the family career cycle, addresses how the marital and parental careers are furthermore affected by an individual's educational or occupational career. The development of the family life course characterizes a combination of all the events and stages that a family undergoes.
The Friedman Family Assessment Model draws heavy on the structure-function framework and on developmental as system theory. The model takes a broad approach to family assessment, which views families as a subsystem of society. The family is viewed as an open social system ((Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008).
What is the developmental stage (refer to the readings) of the family? Why do you think they are in this stage? (Give examples)
Stage two contains conflict. Individual’s identities are challenged by outside forces. A person may experience unfavorable behavior from someone of a different community. The media can portray unpleasant stereotypes. These actions can lead to individual questioning their identity and how they relate to others.
While I was glancing through the Marriage and family counseling association website, I came across the protection of electronic client information. It discusses how the electronic methods for communication, recordkeeping, est must be protected (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, 2012).
Erik Erikson describes seven stages of development that occur throughout the life span. The fourth stage industry vs. inferiority, where
The structure of a family is composed of multiple different dynamics. This paper includes an analysis of a family that resides in Central Minnesota and how they function day to day. The family we chose is a family of four, with two daughters; ages two and ten. The information collected from the family during the interview will be broken down into different stages and placed into diagrams to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses within their family. The different aspects relating to the family are: (a) description of the family, (b) genogram showing the relation between each family member and what role they play in the family structure, (c) ecomap demonstrating important features in the family's life, (d) the families stage in relation to Duvall's
A. My process of identity using Erikson’s eight stages of development is a little out of order with the way that I was raised. From infancy
After reading two articles it was interesting to note the differences and similarities between the two intellectual and highly respected individuals within the field of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Each makes many valid points yet with such opposing viewpoints. By taking a closer look at some specific areas one may see that though these men have different beliefs on how treatment should be conducted, there are also some parallels. Some of the topics will include the history and future of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), what they agree and disagree on along with the challenges each has dealt with. Finally the author of this paper will provide insight as to what this means for her as she begins her journey to becoming a Marriage and Family therapist.
Social Needs – Stated above, it doesn't seem like she gets out much besides visits from her daughter, and neighbors, her social status seems lacking. It's important to still go out and see other people and friends when you are older because have a night out of the house that isn't an appointment will help keep her talking and functioning, and human interaction helps keep you mentally stable.
Marriage and Family Therapy is a brief solution-focused form of psychotherapy used to treat a wide array of problems ranging from depression and marital problems, to alcoholism and schizophrenia, in a couple and family system context. Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) are trained and licensed mental health professionals who are capable of diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within those systems. They are required to have a master’s or doctoral degree with specialized marriage and family therapy training. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) also requires MFT’s to have a minimum
According to Brooks (2013), As the adolescent continues to grow in the late adolescent transition they will begin new life tasks: love, education, and work, meanwhile all these events occur the teen will spend less time in home activities and use the parents for guidance and advice. Parents of teens face dilemmas and have countless choices to make and react to without second thoughts. On how to raise and adapt to circumstances finding ways to support the teen and teach the skill they will use as they grow. This is how I would try to raise mine if I was this teens parent. My daughter Mariah is a 16-year-old sophomore that just entered a new romantic relationship having, her first boyfriend and doing less of family events. I would think she is
In my family, the three generations are all at a different stage in life. Generation one at the moment in stage eight of the Family Life course. In this stage, my grandparents who are still well are still achieving an everyday task that follows this stage. Some of these tasks involve retirement, grandparenthood, Chronic Illness & family Caregiving. In generation two the stages being portrayed is stages six and seven, launching, and empty nesting. Within this stage my mother is currently in the stage of launching, some of the the developmental task she has gone through are releasing young adults , accepting new ways of relating to young adult, maintaining a supportive home base, Sense of self changes. As for my Aunt Patty she is experiencing stage 7 empty nesting, now that my cousins are moved out she is