ABCX Model
A family member was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Does this reality represent the A,B,C or X factor of the ABCX model?
A factor (stressor)
A flat tire would typically be considered what type of stressor in terms of severity?
Mild (everyday hassle)
The death of a loved one represents which stage of the Roller Coaster Profile of Adjustment to Crisis?
Crisis
A therapist would be best classified as which type of resource?
Social Support
A family has excellent problem solving skills. Does this reality represent the A,B,C or X factor of the ABCX model?
B factor (family resources/strengths)
Which recent world event related to health would be best classified as a severe stressor?
COVID-19 Pandemic
A family has decided to start seeing a therapist for family counselling to help them work on their communication skills. This family is in which stage of the Roller-Coaster Profile of Adjustment to Crisis?
Recovery
A family frequently checks in on one another and never raises their voices when conversing. Which type of resource is this family accessing?
Systemic (communication skills)
Is the X factor always prevalent?
Name a group of individuals who may be more likely to experience stress due to their identity and why this is the case.
Indigenous Peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, Black & Racialized individuals, etc. (minority stress)
A family has decided to create a shared family calendar to hang in their kitchen as a means of respecting boundaries and knowing when is best to interact with each other. Which stage of the Roller Coaster Profile of Adjustment to Crisis is this family currently in?
Reorganization
A family's church group would be best classified as which type of resource?
Social Support (institution)
An individual just had their wallet stolen but remains relatively unbothered given they are from an upper-middle class family. Does this reality represent the A,B,C or X factor of the ABCX model?
C factor (perception of the event)
Provide an example of a "normative" family stressor.
Predictable stressors associated with family life cycle (marriage, parenthood, retirement, etc.)
Disorganization
A family is comprised of hard working individuals who are excellent at time management. Which resource is represented?
Personal
How a family defines a situation (the C factor) is also a concept from which theory previously discussed in class?
Symbolic Interactionist Theory
A long-term illness such as an autoimmune disease would be best classified as a stressor of what severity?
Chronic
Is reorganization always successful and why?
No, can achieve a level of functioning that is lower or equal to the level of functioning in place before the stressor
Provide an example of an institution a family could turn to for social support.