1. Clearly identifies theory/model & concepts as related to family. Demonstrates synthesis of knowledge related to theory/mod. Connections between chronic illness and families are linked to the ideas of the family health models. There are multiple clinical family assessment models that can be used in practice. Not only can family...
When it comes to beliefs about family relationships and expectations, I have come to learn that what is right, wrong, good, or bad, is all in the eye of the beholder. While there is an old saying, apparently, that blood is thicker than water, this does not ring true in...
Divorce can be a difficult issue for children to deal with. Often times, children who go through the divorce of their parents can suffer adverse effects. Because of the difficulty associated with this traumatic event, many theorists have begun to study what helps children come out of these situations with...
Many of us have already heard about the high divorce rates, especially in the Western world. Many of us also may come from a family that is divorced, living with either one of our parents. From personal experience, the problem of divorce is great, since it tears the family unit...
More than ninety percent of people living in Western cultures get married before they are fifty years old and forty to fifty percent end up divorcing. The divorce rate for second and third marriages is even higher (Marriage and Divorce). This is a very high rate of divorce and raises...
AbstractThe term “work family balance” entered the labor vernacular several decades ago and has become exceedingly important as a point of discussion in the labor market. While there is no exact definition of the term “work family balance”, it is generally recognized as a way in which employers can encourage...
Factors for consideration between work and family issues for many women tend to be focused on the decision to begin a family by having children, and caring for children once they are born. In regard to work specifically, this relates to maternity leave as well as scheduling. Balance between work...
A 2009 movie directed by John Lee Hancock, The Blind Side is a sports drama based on a true story. The movie was extremely successful, and it went on to win numerous Academy Awards and gain widespread popularity amongst the American public. While the movie was put out almost nine...
The modern shows depict family life as being fluid. The roles are not nearly as defined anymore. Children are given more freedom to do what they want. Less structure dominates family life, with kids and parents alike being able to do largely what they want without too many expectations. Modern...
