Category: Family

  • Postmodern and Family Systems Therapy

    Introduction Defining postmodern therapy Life is based on certain common beliefs held by people unanimously. Postmodern therapy is a field in psychology that concentrates on deconstructing these beliefs as well as examining their value in a person’s life (Mikulincer & Shaver, 2001). Some of the subjects where postmodern therapy has been so much felting are,…

  • Theology of Family Life, Marriage and Parenting

    Table of Contents Marriage Singleness Sexuality/Gender Divorce Religious Home Parenting References Marriage Marriage is a civil society institution present in all countries and cultures, where the pair enters a secular agreement in the eyes of the law. However, religious marriage is possible when a ceremony is conducted (simultaneously or separately, depending on religion) with the…

  • Person-Centered Approach to Family-Centered Pressure

    Table of Contents Introduction Clinical Case Overview Theoretical Orientation Interventions/Techniques Multicultural Limitations Personal Alignment Conclusion References Introduction The following paper evaluates a particular case in which an individual is experiencing physical symptoms of distress and anxiety as a result of family-centered pressure. The therapeutic method selected to address the patient’s needs includes the person centered…

  • The Influence of Family, Peer and Economic Factors on Juvenile Delinquents

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The engagement in crime by children whether in schools or communities has a negative influence on safety, the well-being of others, and the academic performance of such learners. In modern times, young children from as early as 10 years are forming school gangs that are…

  • Change in Marriage: The Family Therapy

    My friend John once had a difficult period in his marriage. He and his wife Kate became estranged towards each other, as the feelings of disappointment and fleeting romantic attraction overwhelmed them. They no longer could see each other as a partner in life, since irritation brought about hidden conflicts. The change in attitude towards…

  • Family and Medical Leave Act: Overview

    The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers some workers with up to twelve weeks of unpaid, job-safeguarded leave every year. It also necessitates that their group medical benefits be upheld in the course of the leave. It is planned to enable workers to balance their workplace and family duties by assisting them to undertake…

  • The Job of a Marriage and Family Therapist

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction The job of a marriage and family therapist presupposes consulting people who are in close and intimate relationships, partners who are thinking about parting, or couples who want to strengthen and deepen the feeling of intimacy. Such therapy allows partners to better understand each other and figure…

  • Class and Family in Victorian Literature

    Table of Contents Introduction Historical Background The Role of Working-Class Men in Preserving the Home and Family The Role of Women in Working-Class Families Working-Class Children and their Relation to Home and Family Conclusions References Introduction The Victorian era in English literature coincided with great reformations in society due to changes brought upon by the…

  • Family Therapy: Psychoanalytic and Cognitive Behavioral Approaches

    The psychoanalytic theory explains how humans behave in terms of the interaction of personality components that involve the id, ego, and superego. Cognitive behavior focuses on how people think, act, and emotionally feel. It is an approach conducted against the backdrop of systems, including the premise that members of a family are influenced by each…

  • “The Family: Diversity, Inequality, and Social Change” by Philip Cohen

    In the first chapter of The Family, Cohen (2018) describes different definitions of family and the major factors that shape roles and decisions within family members. According to the text, three main definitions are considered: personal, legal, and institutional (family as an institutional arena). The first one, according to Cohen (2018), is when one feels…