Circumplex Model
Circumplex Model: your description of the Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems and how it serves as a frameworkto assess family systems. Apply this framework in assessing the Cortez family. Use the three dimensions(cohesion, flexibility, and communication) of this model to assess and analyze. Describe how assessingthese dimensions assists the social worker in treatment planning.
Reference:
Olson, D. H. (2000). Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems. Journal of Family Therapy, 22(2), 144–167.
he case study goes along with the other assigment.
Holosko, M. J., Dulmus, C. N., & Sowers, K. M. (2013). Social work practice with individuals and families: Evidence-informed assessments and interventions. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Chapter 9, “Assessment of Families” (pp. 237–264)
Smokowski, P. R., Rose, R., & Bacallao, M. L. (2008). Acculturation and Latino family processes: How cultural involvement, biculturalism, and acculturation gaps influence family dynamics. Family Relations, 57(3), 295–308.
Answer previewPaula Cortez is a person that can be considered to be suffering in many ways. She is suffering from both family connections as well as health issues. For her flexibility, it is notable that she can be considered to be rigid. She does not have much say in the leadership in her family in Colombia as well as her family in Newyork. It can be seen in the fact that she has a minimal say in what happens in her family. There is also little change that is implemented as a result of her required or her wish. For the cohesion, several things can be noted in this case. Paula can be considered to be disengaged and to be a person that has minimal connection with all her family. It is an essential factor that has contributed to the increase in her health issues…(500 words)