CFT 412 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Family Therapy, Kenneth E. Boulding, Relationship Counseling
26 May 2018
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M&F Chapter 16: Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide
Global Perspectives
on Family,
Community, and
Cultural Structures
Family Strengths
● Appreciation and affection
● Positive communication
● Commitment to the family
● Enjoyable time together
● Sense of spirtual well-being and shared values
● Ability to manage stress and crisis effectively
Community Strengths
● Supportive enviroment that genuinely values families, and a
general willingness and natural generosity infused in culture to
help when families are in need
● Effective educational delivery system
● Religious communities for families seeking this kind of support
● Family service programs developed by government and
nongovernmental organizations for families who cannot find the
help they need from their own extneded family, riends and
neighborhoods
● A safe, secure, and healthful enviroment
Cultural Strengths
● Rich cultural history
● Shared cultural meanings
● Stable political process
● Viable economy
● Understanding of global society
Visual Models Integrating Family, Community and Cultural Strengths
● Global perspectives created by Kenneth Boulding
○ Economic Adequazy
○ Justice
○ Freedom
○ Peacefulness
Premarital and
● Programs and serviecs for couples and families range from
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Document Summary
M&f chapter 16: strengthening marriages and families worldwide. Sense of spirtual well-being and shared values. Ability to manage stress and crisis effectively. Supportive enviroment that genuinely values families, and a general willingness and natural generosity infused in culture to help when families are in need. Religious communities for families seeking this kind of support. Family service programs developed by government and nongovernmental organizations for families who cannot find the help they need from their own extneded family, riends and neighborhoods. Visual models integrating family, community and cultural strengths. Programs and serviecs for couples and families range from. Marriage programs informal networks to couple and family therapy. Couple education programs can be very useful resources for couples with serious programs. Couple therapy and family therapy are recommendated when relatonship problems are chronic and intense. When problems involve the children, family therapy is called for. Skill-based premarital and couples education programs can increase satisfaction and enhance relationship.
