Title: Analyze stresses that affect families.
Course: GRADS – Family Focus (19905-36) > Section: Managing Family Relationships

Analysis may include

- substance abuse
- abuse in the home environment
- environmental stresses (e.g., housing, neighborhood, crime, lack of safe play areas)
- extended/terminal illness
- blended families
- family loss (e.g., divorce, death, miscarriage)
- financial status
- parental employment status
- life events (e.g., moving, shared custody, adolescent pregnancy).

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- What fears or questions did you have as a child regarding a situation you thought was a crisis?
- What are some examples of family crises that could increase stress in a family?

Communication

- How can parents help their children deal with the emotions of divorce?
- What resources are available to help a person deal with alcohol or substance abuse?
- How does effective communication among family members reduce stress during a crisis?

Leadership

- How can strong values and a strong support system help a person deal with the stress and avoid substance abuse?
- What actions can a family take to reduce stress during times of crisis?

Management

- What steps might a family take to lower stress when faced with a financial crisis?
- What personal and community resources are needed for families to deal with everyday life events?