Problem
Watch the "Family Secrets" Video, Part II on Kanopy from 13 minutes and 38 seconds through to the end and then answer the questions that follow.
A. How did this family attempt to maintain homeostasis (maintain balance, and the status quo)?
B. What were some of the implicit rules that governed this family (e.g., about talking about feelings)?
C. What do you note about the flexibility or rigidity of the rules in this family system?
D. Select two or more of the following middle-phase skills the social worker used. Provide examples of how these skills were used by the social worker.
a. Elaboration skills
b. Showing empathy to both the individual and the family
c. Sharing worker's feelings
d. Exploring taboo subjects
e. Making a demand for work
f. Sharing data
g. Helping the client see life in new ways/reframing.