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Assignment 2a Emotional Dependency in Relationships

 Instruction: Answer in one page including references

Latisha and Earl have been dating for almost a year. But Latisha is having second thoughts about the relationship. For some time, she has been feeling that she is taking more responsibility than Earl in keeping the relationship going. Whenever Earl has a hangover from partying too much the night before, she always calls in sick for him or runs to the store to get what he wants. He treats her poorly most of the time, yet she still is reluctant to get out of this relationship. If Latisha asked your opinion of why she is so emotionally “connected” to Earl, what would you tell her on the basis of what you have learned about emotional dependency and family relationships?

 

Assignment 3a Common Roles within the Family System

 Instruction: All the questions need to answered correctly and detailed answers

Rosie’s mother has a drug problem and often sleeps well past the time her children need to get up for school. Rosie takes it upon herself to get her siblings up, give them breakfast, and get ready for school. She, being the oldest child, has been assuming more and more responsibility for tasks around the house.

 

Answer the following:

 

· Which of the four most common roles in family systems do you think Rosie is taking on?

· What are the potential long-term consequences for Rosie in taking on these heavy responsibilities?

· What message do you think Rosie’s role as “second mom” sends to her siblings about Rosie and their mother?

Assignment 5b Trans theoretical Model of Change

  Instruction: All the questions need to answered correctly and detailed answers

Sean is drunk most of the time he is home. He rarely attends his children’s sporting events or school activities and defaults on most of his responsibilities for helping to care for the home. In spite of the fact that he does not try to participate in these family activities, he tells his wife that he feels guilty about his lack of involvement. Answer the following:

 o   Which stage of the Trans theoretical Model of Change do you think Sean is in? Explain your answer.

 o   Do you believe that Sean feels guilty? Why or why not?

 o   How would you describe the tension Sean lives with wanting to do something he considers important but feeling he is unable to do it?

 o   What can Sean’s wife and children do to begin their own process of healing?  Should they wait until Sean seeks treatment?  Why or why not?