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Chapter 18, Family Stress, Crises and Resilience

Chapter 18, Family Stress, Crises and Resilience. Key Terms. stressor A precipitating event that creates stress. family boundary changes Family boundaries have to shift to include new people or to adapt to the loss of a family member.

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Chapter 18, Family Stress, Crises and Resilience

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  1. Chapter 18, Family Stress, Crises and Resilience Key Terms

  2. stressorA precipitating event that creates stress. • family boundary changesFamily boundaries have to shift to include new people or to adapt to the loss of a family member.

  3. boundary ambiguityNot knowing who is in and how is out of the family. • family transitionsExpected or predictable changes in the course of family life.

  4. stressor overloadSmall events take a toll when they come one after another. • nadirLow point of family disorganization.

  5. pile-upThe stressor and previous family strains and hardships induced by the stressor event. • family gambleAn agreed upon perception arrived at in the absence of definite facts.

  6. resilient familiesFamilies that cope well with stress emphasize mutual acceptance, respect, and shared values. • vulnerable familiesFamilies prone to negative outcomes from crisis-provoking events.

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