Lecture 5

Question 1

Normal family as Asymtomatic

Answer 1

There is no symptom of disorder

Question 2

Normal ?

Answer 2

Normal families as average

Successful in accomplishing family tasks and promoting growth and well being of individual members

Question 3

Functional - workable

Answer 3

Dysfunctional - unworkable

Symptoms of distress

Question 4

Characteristics of a functional family

Answer 4

Clear roles

Warm affectionate to other members but also respectful of seperateness

Accept rules and family conduct

Face challenges, changes or accidents without scripts

Clear - open - direct communication between members

Nucleus family - works with neighbours / schools/ friends/ extended family

Question 5

Shift of focus to deal with challenges

Answer 5

Recognising strengths

Strengths fir health and growth

Resilience - the ability to withstand and rebound from disruptive challenges

Question 6

Key process’s in family resilience

Answer 6

Understanding the problem

Hope - move away from problem and reforming strengths

No blame or helplessness or failure

Spirituality - connection to faith

Flexibility - bouncing forward
Connectedness - no silences - being able to share what and how you feel

Collaborate - problem solving

Question 7

Therapist resilience

Answer 7

Remain positive

See both sides

Trust in yourself

Respect yourself

Love of watching clients overcome difficulties