The Grape family includes Gilbert, Amy, Arnie, Ellen and Larry who are all siblings. Their parents, Bonnie and Arnie, have both passed away. The family lives in a small rural community named Endora, without much income and resources. The family is trying to transition into a better life and start over new after the passing of their mother and losing their house to a fire.
Assessment
To assess the family, qualitative questions about the Family History were asked. Questions about the problem, family internal functioning, family life cycle, and ecological environment were all included (Collins et al, 2013, p. 249-251). Being able to look at the family history, will be able to break down the Grape family story into specific categories which are …show more content…
Larry Grape is the oldest child of Albert and Bonnie. Larry moved away after graduation. He is cut off from the family and doesn’t remain in contact. Amy Grape is the oldest daughter of Albert and Bonnie. Amy had a hostile relationship with Bonnie. She prepares the household meals, cleans, and makes sure all household needs are being met. Gilbert is the middle child of the Grape family. Gilbert didn’t have a strong relationship with his mother until her final days. Arnie Grape is the family’s youngest brother. He has just turned 18. Doctor’s didn’t expect Arnie to live much past 10 years old due to his developmental disability. Arnie has good relationships with both Amy and Gilbert, but a hostile relationship with his younger sister. Ellen Grape is the youngest child in the Grape family at 15. Ellen attends school, plays in the school band, and works at the ice cream shop. She has a hostile relationship with both Arnie and …show more content…
Every member is hurting after the death of their mother.
Family Life Cycle History No information is known about how parents met or decisions about children. Family Life Cycle Ellen is the only minor of the family. According to Moral Developmental and Women: she is at “Level 1: Orientation to Personal Survival” as she focuses on self-interest and not so much the well-being of others” (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2015, p.348). Gilbert and Amy are doing well with meeting the needs of their family members. Fulfillment of Developmental Roles and Tasks Developmental roles are met for Gilbert and Amy. It is a struggle for Arnie to meet his Developmental Roles. School helps with meeting Ellen’s. Mechanisms for Resolving Developmental Crises The family is usually good with conversation when it comes to resolving crises. However, Ellen tends to argue points she disagrees with. Critical Events and Disruptions The children’s father committed suicide 17 years ago, which was hard on them. Once he died, their mother became obese and distant which also became a struggle, however, they learnt to live with it. When their mother passed, it was hard for everyone of
Assessment
To assess the family, qualitative questions about the Family History were asked. Questions about the problem, family internal functioning, family life cycle, and ecological environment were all included (Collins et al, 2013, p. 249-251). Being able to look at the family history, will be able to break down the Grape family story into specific categories which are …show more content…
Larry Grape is the oldest child of Albert and Bonnie. Larry moved away after graduation. He is cut off from the family and doesn’t remain in contact. Amy Grape is the oldest daughter of Albert and Bonnie. Amy had a hostile relationship with Bonnie. She prepares the household meals, cleans, and makes sure all household needs are being met. Gilbert is the middle child of the Grape family. Gilbert didn’t have a strong relationship with his mother until her final days. Arnie Grape is the family’s youngest brother. He has just turned 18. Doctor’s didn’t expect Arnie to live much past 10 years old due to his developmental disability. Arnie has good relationships with both Amy and Gilbert, but a hostile relationship with his younger sister. Ellen Grape is the youngest child in the Grape family at 15. Ellen attends school, plays in the school band, and works at the ice cream shop. She has a hostile relationship with both Arnie and …show more content…
Every member is hurting after the death of their mother.
Family Life Cycle History No information is known about how parents met or decisions about children. Family Life Cycle Ellen is the only minor of the family. According to Moral Developmental and Women: she is at “Level 1: Orientation to Personal Survival” as she focuses on self-interest and not so much the well-being of others” (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2015, p.348). Gilbert and Amy are doing well with meeting the needs of their family members. Fulfillment of Developmental Roles and Tasks Developmental roles are met for Gilbert and Amy. It is a struggle for Arnie to meet his Developmental Roles. School helps with meeting Ellen’s. Mechanisms for Resolving Developmental Crises The family is usually good with conversation when it comes to resolving crises. However, Ellen tends to argue points she disagrees with. Critical Events and Disruptions The children’s father committed suicide 17 years ago, which was hard on them. Once he died, their mother became obese and distant which also became a struggle, however, they learnt to live with it. When their mother passed, it was hard for everyone of