The current study concerns the topic of family estrangement, also referred to in the literature as simply estrangement. Estrangement is defined as the loss of relationships between family members as a result of physical or emotional distancing. Estranged family members have little to no communication with each other, often for...
Legislation Comparison Grid Health-related Bill Name Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019 Bill Number H.R.945 Description This bill is aimed at regulating the work of marriage and family therapists, focusing on their activity under the Medicare program. Also, this document involves the issuance of therapists the authority to develop...
Precrisis Before analyzing the stages of the crisis and using the Double ABC-X Model, it is necessary to describe a hypothetical stressful family situation. There is a dual-earning married couple with two children who are seven and ten years old. Just like many other families, this one has been greatly...
Name of the Theory Solution-focused therapy which is also named solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) represents a type of treatment that is concerned with paying attention to a solution rather than a problem. The therapy’s purpose is to approach the individuals in a way that they can find the best solution...
Over the past decades, the concept of family roles has expanded significantly, allowing family members to build greater flexibility and, as a result, increased economic resilience. Specifically, working mothers have become a norm, determining a significant shift in familial relationships and the hierarchal structure of an average family (Brown &...
Conceptualization The roles that each person plays within their family context is defined by a plethora of factors ranging from their upbringing to culture specifics to mental health problems that may be present in the family in question, and many other issues. However, despite the fact that there is an...
Introduction The number of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has noticeably increased over the past decade; it is especially high in developed countries since they are more opportunities to diagnose it at a young age. However, understanding how families perceive this disorder may help specialists to realize how...
General Topic The main topic of this research is “optimism” and the role of positive anticipation in building a good and long lasting romantic relationship. Key Research from Intro/Lit Review In a longitudinal study involving dating couples, the researcher tested whether the optimists and the romantic partners are getting significant...
The case of the Logan family can be considered one of the “classic” examples of ageism. It involves a family with separated parents, who try to find a solution to the problematic situation their child has gotten into. The major problem is that not only do they not consider each...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to describe and conceptualize the problem of the Williams family. The two parents are Antonio, a Cuban American, and Terri, who has Italian and German roots. They have three young children living with them: Jose aged 4, Jerrodd aged 3, and a four...
Introduction The assessed client comes from a family that consists of mother, grandmother, and two children. The client’s mother provided all the requested information. Demographics of client and Family Members Client (Target Child). Age Seven years Gender Female Ethnicity Latino Nationality Argentine Citizenship status Intermediate Preferred language English Living situation...
Abstract The main purpose of the article under analysis is the investigation of the influence of optimism on social relationships. For the purposes of this research, the authors of the article made two correlated hypotheses. The first one is the suggestion that couples, with at least one optimist, are more...
Assessment is based on one ultimate goal which is to solve a problem. It is an important aspect of psychology that requires strict adherence to the administrative code of conduct and rules that govern psychology (American Psychological Association, 2002). Some of these standards include substantiating findings on reports and recommendations...
Abstract Most marriages that encounter infidelity are likely to suffer from an imminent breakup. Unfortunately, little literature on the aspect exists, which presents a major setback. In this document, I will compare the different models that have been advanced by a couple of therapists. This paper also considers the role...
Introduction Culture is defined as collectively agreed knowledge, experience, values, ideas, attitudes, skills, tastes, and techniques, which are passed from one generation to another. Since its inception, language has been used as a transmitting tool, conveying cultures from one generation to the other. In this regard, interpersonal skills are utilized...
The Family Systems theory describes the family as an emotional unit and individuals as interconnected parts of that unit. There are a number of concepts that represent the theory. For example, Emotional Cutoff describes a situation when an individual is not able to deal with unresolved issues or anxiety caused...
Introduction The work of family therapy with subjects undergoing acculturation has been described as being on the front row seat of the interaction between diversity and the family field. Families undergoing acculturation in the United States offer a unique and challenging experience to family therapy practitioners all over the country....
Abstract This research paper discusses Structural Family Therapy in relation to its development, tenets, application and comparison to other methods. It was established that Minuchin was at the forefront of developing the approach due to the realization that human problems cannot be solved individualistically. Instead, they should be solved in...
