The Family

My family is very close and dear to me. We are small in size; but appreciative to how united we are through the years. I have my mother whose name is Olga just as mine, my oldest brother Bobby and my youngest step brother Jorge as were bonded by father. We had a rough child hood growing up as my grandmother by mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when I was 5 years old. We all pitched in with helping her not get lost or leave the house abruptly as she usually wanted to find escape. The doctor said

Family is a very dynamic topic with many overlapping relationships and variables. This family assessment will look at the different relationships and roles that one family possesses. Below, I have explored the health condition of my informant and his family members. I will also be discussing significant factors that may put this family at risk functionally, structurally, and developmentally. Lastly, I will be including resources that will help reinforce the positive aspects of this family and decrease

Family is what you make it. When someone asks you, who is in your family how do you answer? Do you tell them your mother? Your father? Sisters and Brothers? Do you tell them you don’t have any? Do you say I have family but they are not blood? Do you simply tell them you are alone in the world? Who and what do you consider family? Family is not a mother that leaves her child with its grandparents to sell herself to men for drugs. A mother that gives up custody of her children, and dumps them on

obstacles with balancing the family/work life. Although the stereotype about the father being the one working and the mother staying home changed significantly over the years, when both parents are working and trying to keep their family together there are many obstacles that come along. In today’s society, many face the complication of not being able to spend enough time with their children due to work, not being as flexible in balancing the work life versus family life and having to face the situation

We all came from a type of family, Regardless to our origin or ethnical background, family is a universal and important aspect in our lives. From birth to adult hood, our family teaches us the fundament principles of life, what makes us be the person we are today. According to the better health channel (august 2014) stated that a happy and healthy family have certain traits in common. In this discussion, I will be elaborating on a family that demonstrated one of the healthy trait while caring for

I am learning many things about family, marriage and relationships. God wants us to show unconditional love towards others as he has showed us. Marriage takes commitment, according to Balswick & Balswick, (2014) “continued commitment in modern marriage is contingent on happiness and self-fulfillment. In today’s society it seems like convenience is more of a priority than commitment. We must first be committed to our God who is wholeheartedly committed to us. In Psalms 37:5 it says to “commit your

to pass on to my next generation. Good reputation is highly important to our family. Giving your effort is not just for your own self-worth but to emphasize and adore the family’s name. For example, if one messed up, all of us will be affected. If one accomplished success, all of us get the credit. He says it is because we are one family who carries the same last name, which I totally agree with him. He states that family must share a helping hand in times of needs. I remember when my sister and I

What is a family? The definition of family can be defined in many different ways. According to Merriam- Webster’s definition of family is, “A group of people related to each other” (Merriam-Webster 1). Although family can be defined as a relative, it can also mean a group of people who share the qualities of a family, such as caring, loving, and supportive. When playing in a team sport, it is necessary that all of the teammates share a special bond. During the previous volleyball season, the team

Family therapy is essential to working with clients because it helps social workers connect the patterns within each family. According to Nichols, “family therapy considers how problems may be a product of the relationships surrounding them” (p. 50). It can help health professionals understand why there is problematic behavior in family members through the context of the family dynamics and relationships. Family therapy is how we aid our clients in understanding these relationships, and how we help

The most fundamental of a family is interaction. The interconnectedness among family members helps to maintain a family structure. According to McGoldrick (2006), family patterns repeat from one generation to the next generation. These triangular patterns are impacting functioning, relationships, and family structure. Looking at the current and historical context of the family, the genogram illustrated some repetitive patterns in Michelle’s family. There were many intergenerational losses and