family assessment tools Flashcards
alows us to have a systematic mean of understanding the family and also to aid in the evaluation of the impact of illness to person and to family function
family assessment tools
a schematic chart representation of both the genetic pedigree of family and key psychosocial and interactional data using standardized symbols
family tree/genogram
four components of family genogram
SPED structure problems events demographics
gather inheritance patterns, family illnesses, family members, structure and emotional process over time
family tree/ genogram
involves family members who are reluctant to be involved in discussion on family matters
family tree/ genogram
greatest barrier to the universal adoption of the genogram
time
allows one to judge the totality of the family unit, strength and weakness, and its ability to withstand future stressful situations
gives a more dynamic image of the family especially of relationship of members
functional chart
small circles are drawn depending their significance or influence
disadvantage: standard in interpreting
family circle
reflects family relationships and interaction patterns
provides schematic description
possible source of somatic complaint will also be identified
family map
how power and authority is distributed in the family
heirarchy
rules defining who participates in the subsystem and how they participate
boundaries
relationship between at least 3 people where 2 collude against another
coalition
positive relationship between any two members of a system
alliance
unconscious assignment of roles t each member of the family
role selection