LO 7.1 Analyze one’s emotional and cognitive reactions to a case study.

LO 7.2 Analyze the merits of different approaches to defining family.

LO 7.3 Compare and contrast five theoretical perspectives for understanding families (psychodynamic, family systems, feminist, family stress and coping, and family resilience).

LO 7.4 Identify a number of types of diversity in family life that might be encountered by social workers.

LO 7.5 Analyze three types of challenges to family life (family violence, divorce, and substance abuse).

LO 7.6 Apply knowledge of family theories, family diversity, and family challenges to recommend guidelines for social work assessment and intervention.