You will be expected to watch one film from the list below or a film of your choice. Your case analysis report will include brief responses to the following:
Stage 1 Identify a Family in media, for example TV or Movies, that may be helped with family counseling. The family may need case management because one family member has an impairment or special needs (identified client) or it may be that a family wants to have overall better communication. For the purpose of this assignment, the identified family unit must have at least 4 main individuals and no more than 6 individuals identifiable as the core family. Identify family members – names, ages, relationships/roles; occupations. Describe the family’s background with respect to race/ethnicity, social class, religion (if known), and any other relevant cultural or demographic variables.
Stage 2 Write a summary of the problems in this family be clear about specific needs of this family or the individual in question. One or two paragraphs. For each family member write an ample paragraph describing the family member’s role in the family, their strengths and weaknesses, and how his/her interactions in the family add to the solution or exacerbation the family situation.
Stage 3 Make a list of the ethical challenges this family presents. Be sure to include all the common ethical issues, but you must also identify ethical issues that that would be unique or more specific to this family. How will deal with them?
Stage 4 Identify at least one journal article that specifically relates to the ethical issues or the major problems this family would be addressing with the help of a case manager. Submit the reference.
Stage 5 Beginning with a case summary of about 2 pages, identify a strength-based assessment tool or intervention with this family.If this family or couple were to come to your office for case management, describe the goals, interventions or strategies you would employ in your work with them 4 to 6 pages. Conceptualize the family and assess their major difficulties, dysfunctional behavior, problems, AND strengths.
FILM OPTIONS:
The Family that Preys
Rabbit Hole
Affliction
Madea’s Family Reuinion
Rachel Getting Married
Marvin’s Room
Little Miss Sunshine
One True Thing
Ordinary People
Husbands and Wives
