Family Assessment and Intervention Model

Question: Discuss about theFamily Assessment and Intervention Model. Answer: Introduction The Family Assessment and Intervention Model constructs the basis of system theory that is modified and extended to have a main focus on the whole family instead of a single individual. According to this model, the families are considered as an open and dynamic system that interacts with their environment. One of the most important roles played by the families is helping and protecting their family members from any kind of perceived threats. The basic structure of the family, its function, energy, processes, and strengths are the core components ofthe family system. Hence, this basic structure of the family should always be protected. The family is the one who develops the line of defense for protection as an adaptive measure in case the family system is threatened by any kind of stressor (Kaakinen, 2010). However, it has been observed that the family systems are prone towards tensions that are produced by any kind of stressors in the family. As a result, there is an imbalance from t he normal system of homeostasis in the system and result in the series of health events. Hence, the theory explains the main problem of stress and its impact on the family as a whole, and provides solution on the basis of strengths and vulnerabilities of the family (Feetham, 2013). Case study: Mr. X who lives with his wife was seen in a psychiatric ward due to depressive thoughts and moods. Mr. X and his wife has recently shifted to their new apartment and has a very busy schedule. As both of them are working, they mostly end up eating outside. Earlier, Mr.X and his wife used to live with his whole family, but recently they have shifted and lived alone. Moreover, Mr. X was going to get promotion but his promotion was delayed two times for certain reasons. He misses his parents as he used to live with his parents since childhood. His parents visit him occasionally, but he feels very low whenever they leave him. Mr. X and his wife both spent time with each other on weekends and always have dinner together. However, as his wife has her office in early hours of the day, on weekdays she seems to be very busy and doesnt have quality time with his husband. Though, whenever her husband doesnt feel well, she takes a leave from her office and goes to the hospital togethe r. According to the model, the stressor in the family is a separation of Mr. X from his family, delay in his promotion for two times, and insufficient quality time with his wife. The strengths of the family are support for each other, spending time on weekends, having dinner together, trust, and adequate income. Through this model, the strengths and stressors are understood, and will be used for overcoming the stress of the family and health of Mr. X. Hence, with the help of this model, a structured approach towards the assessment of the family and intervention is achieved. The focus on strengths of the family is the unique approach of this model. However, the weakness of this model is that it is specifically used only when the family enters the healthcare system and is applicable when some kind of health problem occurs and contributes towards stressors (Kaakinen, 2010). References Feetham, S. (2013). Book Review: Nurses and families: A guide to family assessment and intervention.Journal Of Family Nursing,19(2), 274-275. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1074840713483960 Kaakinen, J. (2010).Family health care nursing. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Co.