MHW-512 Family Dynamics and Systems Worksheet 6
MHW-512 Family Dynamics and Systems Worksheet 6
As a mental health worker, it is essential to understand the family systems: Individuals and their roles and boundaries. This assignment will help you understand how to analyze a family system.
Cite two to four sources (in addition to the textbook) to support your answers.
After viewing the What’s Eating Gilbert Grape film and reading the “ What’s Eating Gilbert Grape Case Study,” answer the following prompts:
Interpersonal relationships in Gilbert’s family:
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Gilbert and each of his siblings (100-150 words):
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Gilbert and his mother (75-100 words):
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Did Gilbert have a relationship with his father? What do you think it was like? (75-100 words)
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Explain the interpersonal relationships in Gilbert’s family (200-250 words).
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Explain how these interpersonal relationships were formed and maintained (200-250 words):
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Resiliency: |
Define resiliency and provide an example (75-100 words).
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What are the components that are necessary to build resiliency? (75-100 words)
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Effective Communication Skills:
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Compare and contrast empathetic listening to active listening (100-150 words):
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How would you use both types of listening when interviewing members of Gilbert’s family? (100-150 words)
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Explain the challenges you have with active listening and sympathetic listening and how you plan on overcoming these challenges (100-150 words):
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Lastly, explain why it is important for mental health workers to have effective communication skills in order to work with families of various populations. (250-300 words)
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