Familial Stressors
There are many familial stressors within the Yellowbird family. Each individual family member is facing personal and interfamilial crises making balancing and prioritizing interventions essential. There is a lack of communication and the ability to problem solve. Thomlison (2016, p.167), states, “Stress strongly influences family problems…The sources of stress may be related to child or family development events, marital stress, extended family situations, and community factors.” The Yellowbird’s familial stress is a resort of decades of abuse experienced by all members. Each member of the family failed to master stages of development, which affects their current living situation.
Carol’s inability to form a parent child bond is a result of her childhood. Although Jeff was adamant to provide a loving stable environment for Jason ultimately he resulted in treating him as he was treated, not wanting him in the home. Each adult in the family would benefit from individual interventions to address…show more content… Jason’s behaviors presented early and the family continues to utilize resources presented to mend the family system. They have learned to cope with each obstacle presented over the past few years. The external support system in the form of Lee and Diane Barker and their two children, the first foster family that continues to assist with Jason with his second foster care placement with Brian and Sue Lasting. Jason’s relationships with his foster families provide involvement with caring adults. Although the family has experienced many traumas, Carol and Jeff remain together and they continue to work on supporting Jason as he works toward semi-independent living or independent living. Support is available at critical times and there are many community and system resources to assist the family through this
