Family Stress And The Family Case Study

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1. What additional sources of stress are evident within this family? Each individual family member has unique circumstances that contribute to the family’s overall stress. Kathleen’s new job could cause stress for the family as she is changing careers and may not have as much time to spend with her family. Though Bill plans to retire, paying for Ryan and Bridget’s private high school education could be a financial burden. Ryan’s new role as a driver and his decision to look at colleges could be causing stress to his parents. Janet’s health is definitely causing Janet stress, especially as she does not receive any help from her brother. 2. What are the major developmental tasks (Erikson) faced by each family member? a. Janet i. Integrity