Sandwich generation, sandwich generation-Identify two

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Alice and Ray are part of the "sandwich generation" They are parenting Ray's two children from a previous marriage, twins Kathy and Ricky who are 14 years old. Together the couple has a 6 month old baby Heather. The twins came to live with the family when their biological mother's alcoholism was revealed; she is currently in a treatment facility. Soon after the twins came to live with Alice and Ray, Alice's mother moved in with the family. Bess, is 78 yeas old and broke her hip. After surgery and rehabilitation, she was unable to live alone; thus she moved in with her son's family.

During a home visit, the social worker learned that Alice feels the twins have been spoiled by their mother and that they are undisciplined. She is angry with Ray for not being stricter with the two children. Alice is also angry with Bess's interference with parenting and other matters. Ray on the other hand, feels the children have been through a difficult time with their alcoholic mother and that they need a gentle hand. He also feels that Bess is elderly and harmless. He is mostly amused and just ignores her when she "meddles" The twins' perspective on the family situation is that their new step-mother is "wicket" and that she is out to get them, clearly preferring the baby over them and their interests. They feel their father is week for not standing up to Alice, and they miss their mom. They see Bess as the only adult who will stand up for them.

Based on the theories we have discussed, identify/describe the family dynamics

Identify 2 problems that you feel are most important to address with this family that are preventing them from functioning

Based on the problems you identified, construct two goals for this family

Based on the 2 goals you have identified, construct a SMART goal for each and appropriate intervention

Discuss why you feel your intervention; goals will help your family (refer to strengths of theories, interventions, etc.)

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