Title: Examine the effects of work stress on the family.
Course: GRADS: Family Focus (19905-18) > Section: Balancing Work and Family

Examination should include

- overcommitment
- long work hours
- health hazards (e.g., nutrition, sleep patterns, work environment).

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- Why can saying no be difficult?
- How do you know if you have too many commitments?
- What health problems can develop from work stress?

Communication

- How does work-related stress interfere with communication among family members?

Leadership

- What leadership skills do you need to balance your work and family life?
- How can you determine if an employer is family-friendly?

Management

- What strategies can help you reduce your working hours when they become excessive?
- What can you do to unwind before spending time with your family?