Many family patterns may maintain the problem in the family. To worsen the matters, the father who is the sole breadwinner has no job; hence, necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter may not be available. Maintaining the 12-year daughter who is a model will be an enormous problem and challenge to the family. The adolescent age that the son is in is stressing and depressing; hence, the problem may persist for some time. This is because the son my indulgence himself in doing wrong things; hence, leading to behavior change. Because there are different phases, it is vital to take time before reacting to various situations before analyzing them in-depth (Rooney, 2009, p. 158).
In the early phase, it aims at building trust and honest among the family members. This is aimed at healing process that will help the family appreciate one another. The family members should be open to the counselor so that the best techniques can be provided to them. The right therapeutic techniques are critical because it will determine whether the family will survive the challenges and remain united (Rooney, 2009, p. 162). This will be important until the father gets a stable job and the son completes the adolescent stage without being influenced negatively. In addition, the daughter who is a model should stay focused and principled so that she can achieve her set goals and objectives. There are feelings in the family that will put the family together and techniques will help them survive (Clarkin, et al. 2000, p. 235).
Middle phase is crucial to the Rodney Family because it will help them re-process and overcome the traumatic and challenging situations. Furthermore, this phase will help the traumatized adolescent boy. In addition, it will help the other family members to explore various options of staying together as a family no matter the challenges. This will help parents to remain protective and caring to the family members even if they cannot provide the basic needs. The events are vulnerable especially to the children who need care from the parents; hence, may lead to stigmatization, hopelessness, stigmatization, and mistrust in the family. Specialist will assist the boy at his adolescent stage. This will apply to the other family members especially the father who has lost his job (Rooney, 2009, p. 164).
Termination phase is the last stage and it involves encouraging the family members to make right decisions. This is amidst challenging situations they are undergoing through. This is most important stage because it does not involve third parties such counselor; hence, giving the family members to face the reality. They will solve the problem they are facing through interaction with supportive friends, groups, and relatives; hence, avoiding too much stress and life challenging issues (Clarkin, et al. 2000, p. 238).
References:
Clarkin, J. F; Berman, E. M. & Ira, D. G. (2000). Marital and Family Therapy. New York:
American Psychiatric Pub.
Rooney, R. H. (2009). Strategies for work with involuntary clients. New York: Columbia
University Press.
