Example Of Family: Friedman Family Assessments

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Friedman Family Assessment Identifying Data 2. This is a dual earning nuclear family a. The husband, wife and two children live in the same household. b. Both Parents usually earn the money, though the father works on commission only. c. Mother works from home at an educational fundraiser company and in retail as a supervisor. Father works as a sales consultant for a medical supply company. Cultural background 1. The Ethnic Background is Caucasian a. Mother is half Jewish and unsure of the rest. b. Father does not know his ethnic background. 2. The family speaks English only. Religious Identification 1. The family is a mixture of Jewish and Protestant faiths. a. They are not active…show more content…
Neighborhood is clean with sidewalks and an enclosed area that children use to ride bikes and play. c. There is one church within six miles of the home. Several other churches within 12 miles. d. Roads in good condition and are well maintained. Family Structure 1. Communication patterns a. The mother does not communicate her feelings about the relationship with the father. b. The father’s communication style can be overwhelming since he talks a lot. c. Both parents are open about their lifestyle and needs, though not towards each other. d. They communicate to each other using face-to-face communication and telephones. e. The children are well mannered and use please and thank you when needed. 2. Power structure a. Decision-making is a struggle with this family. b. Both parents strive to be the main decision maker and often argue about important decisions. Role Structure 1. Roles of family members: a. Both parents bring money into the family though the father’s wages are not guaranteed. The mother works two jobs to bring enough into the family in the case that the father does not make commission. b. The father is expected to do the yard work and the mother does the laundry and

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