Neurogenesis

There no other sensory diss within the family . The father reports suffering from joint /muscle pain frequently which is relieved by use of cold or heat applications

Self-perception /self-concept pattern

The ten year old boy has trouble expressing himself as a person due to his disability . There were vital cues that showed identity confusion disturbances in self-esteem , feelings of powerlessness and altered body image . The boy has been receiving treatment for his depression though there still remains work to be done . The family reports themselves as being able to adjust to

changes such as loss of employment and income They are also aware of the risks to health posed by a failure to cope with change

Roles and relationships

With regard to their current major relationships and roles in the family , the individual family members described the role of the mother as the main bread winner and the father as the care giver . Several issues such as the threat of change , actual change and loss are issues that may cause stress especially for the mother who has to combine both work and family roles

Coping and Stress management

When asked how the family copes with stresses , they reported that it took them a couple of years to learn how to manage stress effectively The coping strategies that the family uses include spending time with a friend or close family member , taking time away from one another and working . The family understands that stress is a necessary part of life The mother pointed out that stress becomes problematic when the tolerance to stress is weak affecting a person 's daily activities

Sexuality and Reproduction

The mother reported that she has had eight pregnancies and 4 births . The parents reported that they did not have difficulty in sexual functioning and had a...