The
family strengths theory perspective identifies and builds on positive
attributes in family functioning.
Family strength approach helps the family to define their vision and hopes for the future instead of looking at the factors that contribute to family problem.
The effects of family strengths is having a strong family.
OTTO’s Framework
The framework is built on the following factors
Nurturing
Support[ members in the family]
Parental discipline
Encouragement of growth and maturation of all family members
Spiritual well-being of members
Good communication among members
Problem solving skills among family members.
Encouraging participation of members in family decision/affairs.
Nurturing: Every member of the family should be supported and encouraged, during the period of training or development.
Support[ members in the family] : Every member of the family should be in agreement and have the encouragement needed, aiming at the success of every members.
Parental Discipline: Both parent should be discipline in order to instill good moral on their children, with reasons to the member affected.
Encouragement of growth and maturation of all family members: Every members of the family should be rallied round in times of difficulty. E.g. A pregnant woman who have lost the pregnancy should be encouraged and supported. An adolescence who just failed an exam should be encouraged and motivated to do better
Spiritual well-being of members: Families should pray together and encourage each other in spiritual activities
Good communication among members : There should be open communication at all time , there should be no barrier to effective communication.
Problem solving skills among family members: Every member of the family should be empowered, equipped and favorable disposed to the ability to tackle challenges.
Encouraging participation of members in family decision/affair : Every member of the family should be free to contributes in decision making in the family, ie there should not be monopoly of decision making as this may ruin the togetherness of the family.
Family strength approach helps the family to define their vision and hopes for the future instead of looking at the factors that contribute to family problem.
The effects of family strengths is having a strong family.
OTTO’s Framework
The framework is built on the following factors
Nurturing
Support[ members in the family]
Parental discipline
Encouragement of growth and maturation of all family members
Spiritual well-being of members
Good communication among members
Problem solving skills among family members.
Encouraging participation of members in family decision/affairs.
Nurturing: Every member of the family should be supported and encouraged, during the period of training or development.
Support[ members in the family] : Every member of the family should be in agreement and have the encouragement needed, aiming at the success of every members.
Parental Discipline: Both parent should be discipline in order to instill good moral on their children, with reasons to the member affected.
Encouragement of growth and maturation of all family members: Every members of the family should be rallied round in times of difficulty. E.g. A pregnant woman who have lost the pregnancy should be encouraged and supported. An adolescence who just failed an exam should be encouraged and motivated to do better
Spiritual well-being of members: Families should pray together and encourage each other in spiritual activities
Good communication among members : There should be open communication at all time , there should be no barrier to effective communication.
Problem solving skills among family members: Every member of the family should be empowered, equipped and favorable disposed to the ability to tackle challenges.
Encouraging participation of members in family decision/affair : Every member of the family should be free to contributes in decision making in the family, ie there should not be monopoly of decision making as this may ruin the togetherness of the family.
Components of a strong family
- Strong marriage
- Strength as parent
- Parent helping children to develop
- Good relationships within the family
- Family does things together
- Social and economic status satisfactory
- Religious beliefs
- Comfortable home environment
- Active in community affairs
- Education
- Capacity for change
- Good relationship with in-laws
- Attitudes towards sex
- Recognizing the need for and accepting help
Family Strength Qualities
Commitment: Focusing on promoting family welfare and
happiness, balancing relation -ships, sharing responsibility, not over committing
to activities outside the home.
Setting common goals- A common agreement for the growth of the family
Appreciation and affection: Positive recognition in a positive environment to enhance personal self -worth
Setting common goals- A common agreement for the growth of the family
Appreciation and affection: Positive recognition in a positive environment to enhance personal self -worth
Positive communication: Respectively using listening and conversation skills to discuss family issues without attacking each other
Enjoyable time together: To enhance relationship and establish family identities
A sense of spiritual well-being : A unifying force that brings meaning and purpose to guide lives
The ability to cope with stress and crisis : uniting the family through good communication skills ,adding humor to the situation and keeping things in perspectives
Clinical
Implications
Help to establish a trusting relationship with the families
Help to establish a trusting relationship with the families
Help to acknowledge the family’s individualized, spiritual perspective that promote their general well being
Help families understand that enjoyable time together during an illness is important.
Encourage families to be physically close and celebrate occasions.
Encourage individuals and families to express appreciation and affection for assistance during an illness.
Author: Mrs. Nweke Chigozie
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