Problem 1: Based on your reading in Changes that Heal, describe the process of growing into adulthood and what it should include. Why is this process important to our functioning and well-being as adults?
Problem 2: Describe the impact that parents can have on children in the areas of power and expertise. Give an example of how unhealthy parents can affect their children in these areas.
Problem 3: Based on your reading of "Hurt by Liars and Thieves", in Hurt People / Hurt People by Sandra Wilson, identify and describe two ways that children can be stolen from and its impact. How do you see the results of these family dynamics in the children or adults you work with?
Problem 4: Finally, based on your reading of "Shame in Dysfunctional Families", from Released from Shame by Dr. Wilson, discuss shame why it is a powerful component of unhealthy families. What is at the core of unhealthy families and why they function this way? Discuss.
Problem 5: Based on what you have learned from all the materials, discuss how you will use this information in assessing and designing interventions for individuals or families in your agency context. Describe any specific ways you may need to be mindful of issues of culture or diversity.