Yours Mine and OursHollie Dawn Cleveland

November 29, 2013

Frank- Admiral in the Coast Guard and father of eight kids

Helen- owns home based business and mother of ten kids

Ms. Munyon- the nanny to Franks kids

Family Members

Single-Parent Families Blended Families

Family Unit Types

Interdependence among members Family boundaries Energy exchange Adaptive behavior Goal-oriented behavior

Social System

Forming a partnership School-age Teenage Launching center

Stage of life cycle

Shared values and their effect on behavior Roles Distribution and use of power

Family Culture

Providing affection Providing security and acceptance Instilling identity and satisfaction Promoting affiliation Establishing controls

Family Function

Frank(beginning of movie)

Present Absent*respect(for Dad) *communication*shared responsibility *support*traditions and rituals *respect (for kids)*organization *trust

*humor*interaction*leisure activities*problem solving*affection*religion

Healthy family interactions

Helen(beginning of movie)

PresentAbsent*mutual respect *traditions and rituals*shared responsibility *religion*communication *organization*support *discipline*trust*humor*interaction*problem solving*affection

“A house is a place for expression not impressing” -Helen

Healthy family interactions

Frank(end of movie)

Present Absent*communication *religion*support*affection*humor*mutual respect*trust*interaction*leisure activities*sharing responsibilities*problem solving

Healthy family interactions

Helen(end of movie)

Present Absent*mutual respect *traditions and rituals*shared responsibility *religion*communication*support*trust*humor*interaction*problem solving*affection*organization*discipline

Healthy family interactions

Allow independent growth Recognize and foster the growing child’s

need for independence Tolerate difference of opinion or lifestyle Accepted unconditionally Respect for each individual Encourages freedom and autonomy for

individual members

Enhancement of Individual Development

Rearrange schedule Effective communication Job changes Become one family unit

Active Coping Effort

Positive emotional climate Strong sense of shared values Welcoming and accepting environment

Healthy environment and lifestyle

Involvement in external social activities Leadership in external groups and activities

Links with the broader community

Focus on family as a whole not individuals Start where the family is Adapt nursing intervention to the family’s

stage of development Recognize the validity of family structure

variations

Health practices

Encourage immunizations for all Join a support group for large blended

families Promote healthy diet and exercise Sex education for the older children

Family education

Know the stage of life cycle Family culture Active coping effort

Reflection