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Family Stress Theory
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Empowerment Theory | ensures caregivers have voice and agency in decisions |
| The Strengths Perspective | highlights resilience and capacity |
| Positive Psychology | encourages emotional restoration and gratitude |
| Family Stress Theory | contextualizes challenges within systems of support and demand |
| 3 Core concepts of Family Stress Theory | Demands, resources, perceptions |
| Family stress theory is often presented through this model: | ABC-X Model |
| ABC-X model stands for: | A (Stressors) interact with, B (Resources) and C (Perceptions) to produce X (Level of Crisis or Adaptation) |
| In the ABC-X Model, social workers work all 3 points of the triangle to: | 1) reduce/reorganize demands (e.g., delegate tasks), 2) expand/connect resources (e.g., link to respite programs, 3) reframe perceptions (e.g., emphasize shared meaning/competence) |
| In Family Stress Theory, assessment refers to: | identifying the source of stress, available supports, and family interpretations of their situation |
| In Family Stress Theory, intervention refers to: | helping families redistribute tasks, strengthen communication, and access community supports |
| In Family Stress Theory, advocacy refers to: | working to remove structural barriers that heighten stress, such as lack of paid leave or affordable healthcare |
| Structural Therapy | Classic model used in marriage and family therapy |
| T/F Positive psychology focuses on enhancing meaning and fulfillment. | True |
| T/F Empowerment focuses on letting go of agency and control | False: it focuses on gaining agency and control |
| T/F Positive psychology can be used as a structural intervention | False: it should never replace a structural intervention, it should complement them |
| The Double ABC-X Model includes these additional concepts: | pPle-up of demands (e.g., illness/financial strain), Existing and new resources (e.g., community support/therapy), and adaptation (e.g., maladaptation - worsening function or bonadaptation - improved function and resilience |
| Empowerment Theory shares roots with Strengths Perspective but extends its reach by addressing: (3 items) | power, access, and justice |
| Strengths Perspective emphasizes ____________ capacities of individuals and families. | internal |
| Empowerment Theory asks us to __________ ____________ to the structures, systems, and polices that shape people's opportunities. | look outward |
| Empowerment operates as both a ________ and an __________. | 1) as a Process (e.g., involves developing critical awareness, confidence, and decision-making capacity , 2) as an Outcome (e.g., |
| Levels of Empowerment | 1) Personal 2) Interpersonal 3) Organizational 4) Political |
| T/F In Empowerment, each level reinforces the others. | True |
| Social workers share power in the helping relationships in Empowerment Theory by doing these 3 things: | 1) Listening for clients' own definition of success 2) Affirming self-determination and right to make decisions 3) Supporting clients in navigating complex systems, such as healthcare or employment, that often disempower them |
| Empowerment Theory restores social work's dual mission to: | 1) support individuals and families in realizing their strengths 2) Work toward social transformation that ensures justice and equity |
| Emotion | fast, automatic, physical response to something |
| Feelings | conscious mental thoughts and labels we attach to emotions (physical reactions) (Emotion comes first, then feelings) |
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hdemerly