The Effects of Depression on a Family

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A family of five including a father Tom, mother Fran, two sons Arthur 9 and Collin 2, and daughter Jennifer 4 was court ordered to attend therapy from the result on charges of child neglect. The family charges were based on inappropriate living environment and resulted to temporary losing custody on Arthur and Jennifer, however Collin remain in protected custody from the results of illness. After the return of Arthur and Jennifer, the children have displayed defiant behavior including constantly fighting each other and arguing. Their behavior is the results of an attempt to gain attention of their parents after living with strangers. The temporary disconnection with their family has resulted in a disruption in self-control and social skills. It was determined during therapy session that Fran suffers from a mental disorder of depression, which has emerged from irritable moods, feeling hopelessness, worthlessness and at the times problem sleeping. “Depression is a mood disorder characterized by pervasive feelings of sadness, worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness, irritability, and lack of interest in everyday activities and events, as well as physical symptoms” (2011, F. Wang, M. DesMeules, W. Luo, S. Dai, C. Lagace & H. Morrison, p. 206). Fran reports the symptoms started after experiencing financial difficulties and increased after losing her children. Tom often isolates himself to try to avoid family conflict. His action often increases Fran symptoms of depressions. Neither Tom nor Fran is employed and struggles to manage their family savings to pay monthly expensive. The absence of employment was the result of the family living in a poor environment that resulted in their children placed in foster care. Arthur and Jennifer ... ... middle of paper ... ...er daily activities. Each family member will describe how helping each other made him or her feel and how receiving help from someone else change their view to helping others. Treatment Termination. The length of treatment for this family will determine how long it will take the parents to gain custody of Collin their younger child. Progress in treatment is determined once the family has united and continues to report and demonstrate improvement while maintaining living together. The therapist will inform the family of the termination several sessions in advance while providing the date of termination. Due to the family history of failing progress toward improving their relationship, it is possible the family will display some anxiety and other emotion. However, this phase will allow the family to manage their daily living with little to no assistant from others.

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