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This 10 page paper provides an overview of a Calgary assessment of a family with alcoholism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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of the family and potential interventions to promote well-being and improve family function. Structural Assessment When the "Smith" family entered
the clinical setting, they demonstrated willingness to address some of their "issues" in a group setting, while there were certain individuals, including father "Richard," adolescent son "Sean" and daughter "Beth"
who argued that some of their issues could not be addressed in a collective setting. A group interview took place that included an assessment of their reactions and interactions,
and also included the views of mother, "Rita." During this interview, Sean, Beth and Rita all communicated concern for Richards drinking problem, arguing that his alcoholism had taken a
negative toll on the family. Further, a number of other issues were of immediate concern, including Seans experimentation with drugs and alcohol, Ritas smoking in the household, and changing
views of the roles in the family. As has been mentioned previously, Richards alcoholism is perhaps the most substantial issue in the home, impacting both his interpersonal relationships and his
work abilities. Though he is the primary breadwinner in the home, Richards alcoholism has lead to an inconsistent work record and a lack of consistency in employment over the
past decade. Richard is 47 years old and was initially referred to counseling by his primary care physician, who argued that his drinking problem was the causative factor in
his declining health and increasing depression. In Richards case, behavioral elements were derivative of his familial relationships and attachment. Alcohol was a major component of
his early lifestyle and defined some of the central behaviors that maintained his family attachment. Richards ability to understand interactions and maintain emotional support was deeply imbedded in the
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