Introduction to social policy

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Directions: Using the assigned readings and practice notes provided in the assigned readings
section of this module, give an example from your field education cases where you identified one
of the outlined communication approaches of consonance, condemnation, submission,
intellectualization, indifference, etc. Describe what you saw and how it impacted the family
structure (family system, family norms, family roles, balance of power, etc). Then, describe how
you might bring this to either an individual you are working with (in the context of the family) or
the family’s attention using the change process. Be sure you are giving examples from the
readings and citing to show where you are applying the concepts you read about and ensuring
your approach follows the literature. Be sure you are presenting with cultural awareness and
competence in your discussion.

Bear in mind that I work with a Jewish religious orthodox only male clients in a clinic that
sees them for a reduced payment. Highly subsidized. Please give multiple refernces to the
readings. Create a case of condemnation, and the affect on the family structure . follow the
above guidelines thoroughly
Reply to one peer, analyzing their post and provide additional insights from the readings to
expand their practice in working with the family presented.
Posting Expectations: Initial posts should be a minimum of 2 two strong paragraphs to support
robust graduate level discussion. Replies to peers should be a minimum of 1 robust paragraph to
demonstrate your competency and application of various reading concepts. All post should
uniquely apply different points and aspects of the assigned readings and should not copy or
repeat previous posting. All discussion posts, including replies to peers should be answered
through the perspective of the assigned readings. Students are welcomed to add additional peer
reviewed literature in addition to the readings to expand on points. Students are expected to show
competency with the concepts presented in the readings and using the concepts in the readings to
support your discussion board posts. Students are expected to show application of the materials
by giving real world examples. Students are expected to cite using APA 7thedition to show where
you are applying the literature, avoid plagiarism, and practice professional application of the
body of literature which is done to avoid harm to clients and systems. As you can see from the
example below, a concept was applied, paraphrased, and cited. This avoids plagiarism, shows
your competency with the concepts, and shows you are able to shift to professional evidence-
based thinking to support your work. Example: Both feelings and thoughts should be identified
when addressing antedate intrusive emotions related to trauma (Smith & Smith, 2021).

Chapter 10 of: Kirst-Ashman, K.K. & Hull, G.H. (2018). Understanding Generalist Practice
(8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning
Chapter 7 of: Shulman, L. (2020). The Skills of Helping Individuals, Families, Groups and
Communities (8th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning
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Certainly, here are ten different ways to answer the question regarding identifying communication approaches
and their impact on family structure, as well as how to address these issues using the change process:

1. Consonance:
 Identify a case where family members demonstrated consonance in their communication,
leading to improved family cohesion and harmony.
 Describe how this positive communication approach strengthened family bonds and
normalized positive family norms.
 Highlight the importance of reinforcing consonance in family dynamics and maintaining this
healthy communication pattern.
2. Condemnation:
 Discuss a situation where a family member's condemning communication style negatively
affected family relationships.
 Explain the impact of condemnation on family roles and power dynamics.
 Outline strategies for addressing and redirecting condemnation towards healthier
communication patterns.
3. Submission:
 Share an example of a family member who exhibited submissive behavior, impacting their
role and power within the family.
 Analyze how submission might have been rooted in cultural or traditional norms.
 Discuss how empowerment strategies could be applied to help individuals break free from
submission.
4. Intellectualization:
 Provide a case where a family member excessively used intellectualization to avoid
addressing emotional issues.
 Explain how intellectualization can disrupt family norms related to emotional expression.
 Propose methods for helping individuals strike a balance between intellectual and emotional
communication.
5. Indifference:
 Describe an instance where indifference was observed in a family member's communication,
affecting their participation in family dynamics.
 Discuss the ripple effect of indifference on family roles and the family system.
 Suggest interventions to re-engage indifferent family members and rebuild family
connections.
6. Cultural Sensitivity:
 Emphasize the importance of cultural awareness and competence in addressing
communication issues.
 Highlight the relevance of cultural norms and values in shaping family communication.
 Provide examples of how culturally sensitive interventions can facilitate change.
7. Empowerment:
 Illustrate how an empowerment approach can be used to address communication challenges
within the family.
 Discuss the impact of empowering individuals to take on new family roles or assert
themselves within the family structure.
 Share case-specific strategies for fostering empowerment within the family context.
8. Narrative Therapy:
  Explain how narrative therapy can be applied to address communication issues.
 Discuss how helping family members reframe their stories can impact family norms and
roles.
 Provide a practical example of narrative therapy techniques in action.
9. Collaborative Problem-Solving:
 Offer a case where collaborative problem-solving was employed to improve family
communication.
 Describe how this approach influenced the distribution of power within the family.
 Present a step-by-step process for implementing collaborative problem-solving techniques.
10. Family Therapy:
 Describe how family therapy was utilized to address communication issues and strengthen
family structure.
 Discuss the role of the therapist in reshaping family norms and power dynamics.
 Cite literature supporting the effectiveness of family therapy in facilitating change.

These ten approaches provide different angles for answering the question, each focusing on specific aspects of
communication approaches, their impact on the family, and methods for addressing these issues using various
therapeutic techniques.