Evaluation of Strengths

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Evaluation of Strengths Building Family Strengths (44023) Kent State University – Salem | Dr. Steven Toepfer View the film Billy Elliot and evaluate the Elliot family according to the instructions below. Answer every question and its subcomponents. Always define terms and give examples from the film whenever possible. Use the worksheets provided on Blackboard. Format: The Evaluations of Strengths project is not a

traditional paper. It is an informal report. The Elliot family is the fictional client. There is not perfect way to format this assignment, but it must be professional, organized, and easy to understand for a reader that may not be familiar with the jargon or the Double ABC-X Model. PART 1: General Evaluation Define all terms before applying them to the Elliot family. These concepts are drawn directly from class material over the semester. Feel free to bold-face them in your work. ● The Elliot Family: Summarize the Elliot family’s strengths (and weaknesses) in terms of their

relationships. From chap 6 (Flourishing) include an example of appetite/aversion and expectancy violation.

● The Elephant & Rider: Detail the relationship between Mr. Elliot’s (Billy’s father) elephant and rider.

● Defense Mechanisms: Discuss two defense mechanism used by members of the Elliot

family. Billy must be used as one of the family members. ● Psychological Turning Point: What was the mechanism of change? To answer this question

you must describe the circumstance before and after the idea of turning points as reviewed in Flourishing.

● Vital Engagement & Goals: Define vital engagement and explain the role of Billy’s vital

engagement. What is it and how did it help him establish goals. What were those goals?

● Flow: What activity completely absorbed Billy and how does he describe that experience?

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PART 2: Double ABC-X Model Application Everything you need to know about the Double ABC-X Model is in the corresponding lecture. When covering the stressors (aA) include the categories of assessment (e.g., Locus of the problem, tolerance, etc.) as well as the (D) and (F) modifiers when making your assessment. ● Use the Double ABC-X model to evaluate the Elliot family. Use the forms that have been

provided to organize and conduct the evaluation. Do not turn these forms in with the assignment. They are provided to help you organize your analysis.

● In bulleted or bolded format list the aA, bB, cC, and xX dimensions of the ABC-X model

which apply to the Elliot family. Elaborate with 1-3 sentences if needed. In some cases you will need to describe your rational for the inclusion of an observation.

● Summarize the overall ABC-X findings to using the language of the model to conclude this

portion of the assignment. In other words, discuss the change in perspective and outcomes that you observe.

Format Criteria ● Title page (Name, Title of the assignment, course name, instructor name).

● 4-8 pages, Typed, Double spaced, Page numbers, Stapled, White bonded paper.

● Must be on time. Late papers will receive a massive deduction of points. When complete, upload the Blackboard.