FRHD 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Dysfunctional Family

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2110
• Professor: Michelle Preyde

Document Summary

Reciprocal relationship (parent influences child behaviour; child influences parent behaviour) An exceptionality can be an added stress. Response about the presence of an exceptionality (ex. Thoughts and attitudes are key holders of how you respond to stress. 4 ingredients to deal with stress: enough sleep, eat moderately well, exercise, spend time with friends. Reworded with a focus on the family (=family systems theory) Turnballs" model: family characteristics interaction, activities ( functions"), family life cycle. The relationships among family members are not conductive to emotional and physical health. Sexual or physical abuse, alcohol and drug addictions, delinquency and behaviour problems, eating disorders and extreme aggression are some conditions commonly associated with dysfunctional family relationships. Cohesion = emotional closeness felt toward family members (disengaged vs. connected vs. cohesive vs. enmeshed) Flexibility = ability to change and adapt (rigid vs. structured vs. flexible vs. chaotic) Communication = sharing information, ideas and feelings (communicate respect and caring) Allow options for various modes of communication.