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This 6 page paper provides an overview of a genogram and an ecogram related to the need for intervention for a family participating in foster care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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were certain individuals, including father "Paul," adolescent foster son "Bobby" and foster daughter "Hope" 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, "Peggy." During this interview, Bobby, Hope and Peggy
all communicated concern for Pauls 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 Bobbys experimentation with drugs and alcohol, Peggys smoking in the household, and changing views of the roles in the family in the midst of criticism about the parents performance
as foster parents. As has been mentioned previously, Pauls alcohol use (or abuse) is perhaps the most substantial issue in the home, impacting both his interpersonal relationships and his
ability to serve as an effective foster parent. Though he is the primary breadwinner in the home, Pauls alcoholism has lead to an inconsistent work record and a lack
of consistency in employment over the past decade. Paul 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 Pauls 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. Pauls ability to understand interactions and maintain emotional
support was deeply imbedded in the continued use of alcohol as a buffer through which family relationships were maintained. This kind of behavioral element was significant in determining the
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