Week 1

MHW-642.T1.DiverseFamiliesWorksheet.docx

MHW-634: Diverse Family Systems Worksheet

It is important for mental health workers to understand the holistic needs of the family and know what is meant by diverse family systems in order to assist various family systems. This assignment will help you learn this concept.

Citing two to four scholarly sources, answer the following:

Topic 1: Exploring Diverse Family Systems

Define family. (50-75 words)

Describe your own family system. How does your current family system compare to families in history? (100-150 words)

Describe the contemporary family. (75-100 words)

Explain what is meant by diversity in family systems. (75-100 words)

Describe the needs of the contemporary family. (75-100 words)

Diverse Family Systems

Provide an example of a diverse family system.

Using the example you provided, analyze the following:

Compare your example to families in history. (100-150 words)

Explain the impact of cultural factors on the diverse family example. (100-150 words)

Explain the impact of technology on the diverse family example. (100-150 words)

Explain the impact of children and multigenerational factors on the diverse family example. (100-150 words)

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