1. Challenges for Families Chapter 20

2. Objectives Explain how changes and crises affect families. Identify strategies that help families cope with challenges. Describe specific challenges often faced by families. Suggest sources of help for families facing challenges.

3. Key Terms Crisis Custody Joint Custody Grief Substance Abuse Alcoholism Abuse Neglect

4. Changes and Crisis Change is a fact of life. Significant changes in the family can cause challenges and create a crisis. Crisis – an event or situation that overwhelms usual coping methods and causes severe stress. Change can present challenges because it causes you to adapt to a new situation.

5. Coping Strategies Communicate Cooperate Follow routines Use problem-solving skills Ask for help when needed

6. Challenges Families Face Moving Changes in Employment Financial Problems Additions to the Family Divorce Remarriage and Blending Teen Pregnancy Health Challenges Death Suicide Drug and Alcohol Problems Family Violence Major Disasters

7. Sources of Help Family Other adults you trust Friends Support groups Agencies and organizations Professional counselors