challenges a family faces

Question 1

new family members

Answer 1

adjustments may be needed, routines may be upset, resentment and insecurity may occur

Question 2

moving

Answer 2

many adjustments (new job, new school, etc)

Question 3

unemployment

Answer 3

temporary unemployment is common but very stressful. the family must survive on reduced income and feelings of low self-esteem, anger and frustration may occur

Question 4

financial problems

Answer 4

money-related problems, lack of a job, serious illness, natural disaster, death

Question 5

homelessness

Answer 5

financial troubles or job loss is usually the reason

Question 6

illness and disabilities

Answer 6

stress comes to all members; learning about the illness or disability may help

Question 7

separation and divorce

Answer 7

children sometimes feel they are the issue, a period of emotional adjustment is required

Question 8

substance abuse

Answer 8

medications or other drugs are misused– people have a physical or psychological dependency to them

Question 9

violence in the home

Answer 9

when someone harms or threatens another’s physical or mental health. a spouse, child, disabled person or elderly member may be the victim

Question 10

crime

Answer 10

people who live alone, are elderly or are disabled feel especially at risk, though crime can happen to anyone

Question 11

death

Answer 11

after death, grieving occurs. people go though grief in different ways