Nature of Change

Internal and External

Change that happens within the group. This may be the size, structure or role allocation.

Examples:

A change in the wider community that has influenced the functioning of the family/community.

Examples:

Family:
- Maternity leave entitlements.
- Interest rate rises
Community:
- Closure of factory can lead to unemployment
- New development in the area can lead to congestion
- Smart phone technology has both reduced and enhanced communication within families and communities.

A change that occurs with prior knowledge.

Examples:

Family
- Retirement
- Marriage
- Adult children or aged parents moving in
- Children leaving home to attend university
Community
- New Development (community notified)

A change that is unexpected so a response to the change cannot be prepared in advance.

Examples:

Family
- Death of a spouse or family member
- Illness or injury
- Unplanned pregnancy
- Loss of job - unemployment
Community
- Flood, cyclone, fire, drought
- Bombings
- Air, water or food contamination

A change that lasts for an unspecified period of time. Members can see a possible return to routine.

Examples:

A change that lasts forever.

Examples:

Family
- Divorce or death of a family member
- Parenthood
- A serious injury, such as paraplegia
Community
- Infrastructure change such as a new motorway bypass
- New service such as a swimming pool

Write down on a piece of paper one change your family or community has experienced.
Re distribute so that you receive a different piece of paper (class time only).
Answer the following about your scenario:
1. Is the change planned or unplanned, internal or external, temporary permanent – give reasons for your response.
2. What are the potential positive and negative impacts of the change?
3. How could this change impact the family and/or community?
4. What coping strategies would you suggest?

Choose one of the following scenarios:

Answer the following questions:

Identify and classify the change that the family is facing.
What challenges may the family face?
Identify the resources that the family could use.
Explain the changes of roles that would need to be made to ensure that specific needs are met within the family.

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