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Family and Relationship Counselors: Techniques and Issues, 2000.
Interviews and research into the profession of Family and Relationship Counselors.
3,450 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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An examination into what it takes to become a family and relationship counselor. Several articles are analyzed dealing with the issues and techniques that counselors in this field cope with and use. Systems theory and interpersonal conflict theory are two of the techniques that can be used. The paper addresses one of the issues that clergy are used so often as a means of psychotherapy that psychologists and the clergy should work together to help more people. Another issue addressed is that of counselor ethics. It is becoming a more mandated practice to report any type of child abuse, thus breaking confidentiality and possibly harming the client-therapist relationship. The writer interviews Tim Klopfenstein about his position as a counselor. He shows how this professional wants to help people, but warns that a counselor should know how to help him/herself first.
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"Because I plan on pursuing a career in family and relationship counseling I figured that researching what it is that these counselors have to deal with and think about would be productive to achieving my goals. Without actually experiencing what it is that family and relationship counselors do every day, I will never know if I am "compatible" with that career. However, reading articles and studies about the issues they face and the techniques they use and talking to a person in the profession gave me a vague idea of what I am getting myself into."
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Family Relationships in "Barn Burning", 2002.
An examination of William Faulkner?s short story ?Barn Burning? and the way that it reflects family relationships in America of the Great Depression.
879 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper discusses how Faulkner describes the Snopes family?s struggle to live a good life despite their poverty. This last theme portrayed in the story is discussed thoroughly in this paper, analyzing how family relationships affected Sartis? perception about his father as well as the young boy?s actions and behavior towards his father?s ?habit? of barn-burning.
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"The analysis of Faulkner?s ?Barn Burning? is divided into three different times and situations, although all of these phases in the story concerns Abner Snopes? barn-burning. The first phase is the initial situation presented in the story, which is in the courthouse, as Abner faces charges of barn-burning Mr. Harris? property, while the second phase was the longest phase in the story, since it establishes Abner and Sartoris? characters fully and effectively. The second phase happens right after the Snopes? family?s flight away from their old home to transfer to a new one, and this phase is significant in that it mirrors the social condition and inequality within the society the Sartoris family lives in. This is also the phase wherein Faulkner develops Abner?s character through Sartoris? thoughts about him, including the father?s interaction with the other family members. The last phase includes the events that led to the burning of de Spain?s bar, the second barn-burning episode in the story, and Sartoris flight from his father, leaving behind his inhuman way of retribution."
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Family Relationships in Jane Austen's Novels, 2005.
An analysis of parent-child relationships in Jane Austen's "Emma" and "Pride and Prejudice".
1,484 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper provides a critical analysis of the relationship between the heroine and parents in "Pride and Prejudice" and "Emma" and the ways in which Austen uses language style to convey them. A particular emphasis is placed how they influence the character of the heroine. It also examines some of other characters in the novels that could be considered to be parental figures.
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"Mr Collins' inheritance of Longbourn is the fate the Bennet family are preparing for throughout the novel, making him the long-term cause of tensions within the family. It is fitting, therefore, that his appearance at Longbourn fuels the biggest conflict. Mrs Bennet threatens that if Elizabeth does not agree to the marriage 'I will never see her again' . While her mother cares more about money than about her daughter, Mr Bennet's reaction shows the opposite: his joking threat is 'I will never see you if you do [marry Mr Collins]' (p. 110, emphasis in the original). Drama in Pride and Prejudice, therefore, is both literally generated by tensions between mother and daughter, and by conflict between the parents themselves."
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Familial Evolution: Role Relationships in the Family Structure, 2005.
An examination of family structure and roles in Kaye Gibbons' "Ellen Foster," Celia Rothenberg's "Child of Divorce, and "Confessions of an Erstwhile Child."
1,087 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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The family, an evolving entity that exists beyond the boundaries of genetics, encompasses relationships intertwined by emotions, education, proximity and biology. The roles each member of the family holds: father, mother sister, and brother, impact the family specifically, and potentially impact society at large. This paper examines these ideas by taking a look at "Ellen Foster" by Kay Gibbons, "Child of Divorce" by Celia Rothenberg and "Confessions of an Erstwhile Child" (anonymous).
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"The actions of the family affect society at large. Roles remain the same, but the people playing them and their methods constantly fluctuate. While increasingly common to find homes where both parents work, it remains an unfortunate necessity. Children of these homes often draw their life's instructions from daycare workers and television rather than the tutelage of their mothers and fathers. Rather, it is imperative that the pursuit of advanced education, critical thinking, and spiritual exploration be encouraged and demonstrated by the parents."
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Children of Alcoholic Families and School Counselors, 1985.
This paper discusses alcoholism and alcoholic families in the U.S., the effects of alcoholism on the children, the role and responsibility of the school counselor, the programs and resources.
6,300 words (approx. 25.2 pages), 17 sources, $ 135.95
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"This paper will establish the extent of alcoholism and alcoholic families in the U.S., the effects of alcoholism on the children, the role and responsibility of the school counselor in meeting the needs of these children and the programs and resources available to implement the much-needed help for such children.
There are over 10 million known alcoholics in the U.S. today plus 28-30 million of their children affected by this disease (Barnard, 1981 p. 3).
For these children, the drinking-problems of their parents are the central force in their lives, their feelings and their personalities. Social behaviors are affected more by this reality than any other factor."
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The Counselor-Client Relationship, 2007.
A discussion of the impact counselor gender has on the counselor-client relationship.
2,274 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper analyzes several studies regarding the influence of gender on the counselor - client relationship. In particular, the studies draw attention to the importance of looking at gender in the counselor-client relationship and its impact on behavior change. In particular, the author uses the stages of changes of the transtheoretical model to explore the ability of a client to change. The theory is described at length and according to its various stages. The paper concludes with a consideration of male psychotherapy clients and their perceptions and willingness to change.
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"Research studies with respect to gender in counseling vis-a-vis the impact of a counselor's gender in a client's ability to change have been sparse and equivocal showing a need for further research in the area. Of the studies that have been done with respect to the impact of gender in counseling focused on matching counselor and client based on a number of variables such as ethnicity, gender, and language (Hall, Guterman, et al., 2002). Such studies usually focused on only one ethnic group. Some studies focused clients' preference for specific counselor characteristics. Other studies focused on predicting client expectations in counseling (Robitschek & Hershberger, 2005). There have also been studies investigating the interaction of male clients' characteristics and male counselors' gender role conflict as a basis for counselor bias (Wisch, 1997). Wisch (1997) noted a number of theoretical works that point to the significance of a counselor's gender as a potential influence on the counseling process."
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Lok Family: Patient and Family Education, 2002.
A look at how patient and family health education is an integral part of quality care.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper analyses the needs of the Lok family who have a family member who needs health care. The paper explains how an integral part of quality care is that all care professionals who interact with the patient and family members share the responsibility of providing patient and family education. In this case the author establishes that as the family are immigrants it is necessary to understand and respect their religious and cultural background in order to be able to provide the best health education.
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"Patient and family education is an integral part of quality care. Providing it is a responsibility shared by all care professionals who interact with a patient and with family members. Teaching patients can be the most challenging as well as the most rewarding aspect of care. Understanding the patient's religious and cultural background is an important consideration when providing health education to the Lok family. In order to determine the family's cultural status and understand its forced migration, I must be open-minded, show respect for beliefs that differ from my own, and avoid making assumptions or stereotyping. In educating the Lok family, it is essential to understand Chinese culture. China is a country of multiple faiths, with a large segment of the pop..."
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The Families in "Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Borrowers", 2006.
A comparison of the families and their experiences in the novels "Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Borrowers".
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper studies the family members and dynamics in two American novels about marooned families. The paper compares the personalities and character traits of the matriarchs and patriarchs, as well as the children. Another similarity discussed is the scenes in which the families are forced to venture into unknown territory in order to survive. The paper also illustrates how both books reinforce the traditional values of the nuclear family. In fact, the paper concludes that the most important lesson from these books is that the family will pull together to surmount obstacles and to counteract adversity.
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"The Robinsons reached their unlikely new home when they were shipwrecked on their way to settle in a place that was not their home. We are not told how the Borrowers came to be living under the floor, but we do find out that at one time there was a colony of Borrowers, some of whom were extended family, living in the same house. Both environments require the participation of both mother and father to survive. In both, the father leaves the home every day to obtain the things necessary for survival. In both, the mothers stay home and prepare meals, provide clothing and keep the home comfortable and clean. In both, the home - no matter how undesirably located - is a haven for the family, the place where they feel safe and where they enjoy each other's company."
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Work and Family Conflict: The Dual-Earning Family Problem, 2000.
A look at the conflict between work and family that two-income families face and the lack of support they receive from employers.
6,096 words (approx. 24.4 pages), 29 sources, $ 143.95
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"One of the largest transformations in family life over the last decades has been the rise of the dual-earner family. The number of families which are dual-earner, married couple households has increased dramatically, having overtaken "traditional" breadwinner/homemaker families in number as early as the mid-70s, continuing into even through the late 1980s and 1990s. Despite the phenomenal growth in this segment of the population, very little has been done to meet the growing needs of dual-earner families. With the prevalence of mothers and fathers in the work force, inevitably we find that there is a conflict. Caregivers in the workforce face the difficult decision to choose between their family and their jobs, and unfortunately, most employers do not do enough to help."
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Family Ties, 2002.
Daniel Defoe's recurring theme of family relationships in 'Roxana' and 'Moll Flanders'.
2,220 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This essay explores Defoe's preoccupation with the theme of family relationships which is a recurring motif in much of his work. Contains a particular concentration on his two novels 'Moll Flanders' and 'Roxana'.
The moral of 'Moll Flanders' is that abandoning children has hidden long term consequences, some of which are not only harrowing but life threatening, and that these consequences have an effect not only on the individual, but on society as a whole. The moral of 'Roxana' is If the ?unsufferable? behaviour of servants is not curbed then the natural order of society will become undermined by the corrupting influence of those ?less morally endowed?.
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"In Moll Flanders and Roxana, by Daniel Defoe, the theme of family relationships, relationships between parents and children, husbands and wives, and masters and servants, is a recurring motif. This theme is not only a feature of these two novels, it was also a preoccupation of the author?s, and is a subject of some his earlier works, in particular his treatise, The Family Instructor (1715), which was published in three parts. It is difficult, if not impossible, to separate Defoe from his themes. But for Defoe the family was of primary importance, as David Blewett asserts in Defoe?s Art of Fiction: Moll as Whore and Thief:"
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Ethical Issues of Counselors, 2005.
This paper examines the intensely personal relationship between patient and counselors, which renders these professionals prone to complicated ethical dilemmas.
1,200 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that, while, the majority of psychologists and counselors would never intentionally harm their clients, they are often put in positions in which the morally correct answer is not entirely cut and dry. The author points out that, in these instances of ethical ambiguity, counselors must make snap decisions in which no action is entirely without its drawback; furthermore, counseling is not an exact science and therefore the counselor must be careful not to do more harm than good. The paper relates that many psychological counselors take a risk management approach to their practice because counselors are constantly faced with situations that challenge their ethics and must always be wary of even the appearance of acting in an unethical manner.
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"These situations may apply to a broad range of aspects of the counselor's practice. For instance, a counselor may face an ethical dilemma on a strictly professional level. For example, if the counselor went of vacation and left the hiring of an office assistant to his partners, only to return to discover that the person hired was a former client. This situation may or may not present a professional conflict of interest. There are also situations in which the ethical dilemma is more on a personal level. For example, if the counselor's sister had a troubled son who refused to be counseled by anyone but the counselor himself. This situation would have the potential to have lasting repercussions on the relationships between the counselor and his nephew and sister. A counselor may also face ethical dilemmas which challenge the relationship with the client. For example, a female client who is so overcome by the excitement of having just passed the bar exam comes toward the counselor with open arms and lips puckered. On the one hand, the counselor would want to validate the client's excitement while at the same time avoiding doing anything that might be misconstrued at a later time. Counselors may also be faced with situations that could have legal repercussions."
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A Comic Struggle: Reinventing the Nuclear Family, 2005.
A look at so called queer films in relation to the heterosexual nuclear family, and how homosexual relationships are changing the makeup of the traditional nuclear family.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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The reinforcement of a heterosexual paradigm dominant in the first gay films was very much criticised by the media. This criticism failed to recognise that 'Dona Herlinda and Her Son' and 'The Wedding Banquet' are movies situated within the realms of heterosexual norms, but movies such as Gus van Sant's 'My Own Private Idaho' and Jonathan Demme's 'Philadelphia' were radically changing queer filmic representation.
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"Critics are quick to attack the reinforcement of a heterosexual paradigm dominant in early queer films. However, this judgment forgets that while more mainstream films, such as 'Dona Herlinda and Her Son' and 'The Wedding Banquet', were situated within heterosexual norms, a new queer cinema was slowly but surely radically changing queer filmic representation. The success of Gus van Sant's 'My Own Private Idaho' and Jonathan Demme's 'Philadelphia' could be in part attributed to simultaneous comic representations of queer struggles. So, while American culture was preoccupied with a single queer struggle, the AIDS crisis, other cultures explored the impact of homosexuality on the family unit and on reproduction in particular."
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Love Medicine: Family Values Among the Dispossessed, 2002.
An analysis of Louise Erdrich's tale of characters linked in confusing extended family relationships who seek meaningful connection through tribal kinship.
2,520 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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Louise Erdrich uses her disjointed multiple narrative style to represent the similarly fragmented lives of her Native American characters whose home lives and family values cannot be expected to be what mainstream America would consider "normal" because their native traditions are no longer intact. Everything that their ancestors once stood for has been destroyed. The original natives of this continent, are now outsiders, alienated from the value systems established by the newcomers in their own homeland.
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"Louise Erdrich?s Love Medicine is ?a collection of interrelated short stories? (?Voices from the Gaps?) with different narrators, about a group of Native Americans who are connected in confusing extended family relationships. As critics point out, telling stories in this disjointed way is part of the Anishinabe oral tradition in which characters evolve in stories told episodically over time (Stokes). Love Medicine centers around four Anishinabe* families, and although the Morrissey?s, Lamartines, Kashpaws and Pillagers don?t always get along, the underlying connectedness of the separate individuals is vital to these stories. In Louise Erdrich?s world of dispossessed, alienated Native Americans, boundaries between families and kinship ties are often obscured and connections need to be discovered. For Erdrich?s characters, biological ties and nuclear families are less important than tribal kinship."
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"The Family Crucible", 2002.
A review of the book "The Family Crucible: The Intense Experience of Family Therapy" by Augustus Napier and Carl Whitaker.
1,229 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper examines the above book which uncovers various aspects of family structure and family dynamics in relation to the concept of family therapy and group discussions and counseling. It looks at how it provides a clear guide as well as a detailed insightful account of family relationships and how our perceptions, attitudes, beliefs and psychological existence affect our role as friends, family members, spouses and human beings or social animals. It also details how it provides ample material for normal families that undergo change, stress and difference of opinions and how it highlights the various pragmatic techniques involved in family therapy and offers thought-provoking accounts pertaining to the problems within the family structures.
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"The language, though is kept quite professional throughout the book, sounds not only interesting but remains spell-binding, compelling the reader to go on and on until the magnum opus culminates. The authors have done a great job in selecting words and putting them together in such a manner that with ease, the reader can understand while the writer skillfully manages to put the message across. For instance, when Napier writes on page 2, ?Here was that perpetually awkward moment: not knowing whether to shake hands. There is a social component in the beginning of a family therapy, but there is also a professional distance? (Napier & Whitaker, 1988, Chapter 1). With simple words used adequately and artistically, the tone is made effective and what goes on in the mind of therapists or co-therapists and the minor confusions that they face as well as the professional requirements that they are to meet and social responsibility that they have to shoulder, all put in one single sentence."
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Family and Society, 2002.
This paper discusses certain aspects of the current trend of a dual wage earning family, where both parents are earning enough money to sustain their life. It also deals with the relationships taking place within a family.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This essay introduces the subject of family life and how important it is as a community. It then proceeds to contemporary family issues such as the increasing participation of women in the work force, the changing roles of children in a family, intimacy and autonomy conflicts and concludes with the ways couples relate to one another and how they are affected by the presence of their children.
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"Various factors comprise the quality of life - family and belonging to a family being among the most significant of them. In spite of the rapid changes our societies have undergone and are undergoing, the family still takes care of many things that are very important for our being and quality of life. The family's importance as an emotional community is emphasized. he feeling of belonging to a community, e.g. to a family, where individuals are accepted as they are, is of primary importance for a child as well as for an adult. The family is needed as the foundation for a human being's sound growth and life."
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