Williams Family: Genogram and Supporting Family Needs

The assignment presents a genogram analysis of the Williams family, focusing on postnatal depression, family dynamics, and support systems. The analysis highlights the mother's supportive role and the father's acceptance of the wife's decisions. It also addresses the challenges of the family, such as the husband's financial concerns and the recent relocation. The assignment emphasizes the strengths-based approach in nursing practice, identifying how relationships and processes support families during times of need. The Williams family's strengths include the grandmother's support and the father's willingness to build a supportive environment. This analysis provides insights into family dynamics and the application of nursing principles.

The Williams Family: Genogram
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 Family history of postnatal depression. Hannah’s mother suffered from postnatal
depression after the birth of Hannah. Her mother is very supportive and is looking
forward to take care of her grandchild.
 Steven’s conflictual relationship with her father. His father was a harsh disciplinarian,
who used to hit him with belt occasionally if he misbehaved.
 Limited support systems. Due to recent relocation the family have not met many
people in the locality.
 Discontinued sexual relationship. Due to Hannah’s caesarean section delivery she has
declined any sexual relationship with Steven lately, although Steven is supportive of
the decision.
 Steven’s financial concerns, as Hannah has stopped working and has employed a paid
manager to look after her boutique business.
 Hannah is concerned on how she would manage two little children, while her husband
is away working.

The strength based perspective in nursing practice identifies and utilizes relationships and
processes that help support a family at times of need and adversity. Such strengths are evident
in all families and communities and must be encouraged to optimize health outcomes. The
foremost strength of the Williams is that Hannah’s mother is very supportive of their family
and is willing to spend her retired time in looking after her new-born grandchild. The child’s
father Steven is quite supportive in accepting her wife’s decisions and looks forward to meet
new people in his local Golf Club to enjoy a supportive environment in their neighbourhood.