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The family experienced a house fire that destroyed the interior of their home. They reacted positively by renting from another family in need and donating salvageable furniture. They rebuilt their home with a focus on family and togetherness rather than their previous priorities of business and decor. The stressor brought them closer together and allowed positive growth according to family stress models.

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w03 Case Study

The family experienced a house fire that destroyed the interior of their home. They reacted positively by renting from another family in need and donating salvageable furniture. They rebuilt their home with a focus on family and togetherness rather than their previous priorities of business and decor. The stressor brought them closer together and allowed positive growth according to family stress models.

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Case Study W03

Julia Gleason

 Brad and Julie have worked hard to create a beautiful home as well as a successful business.
Their rec room showcases their business and was very costly to create. With all the time
spent on the business and the rec room, the couple has made family a second priority.
However, one day their beautiful house caught fire and everything on the inside was ruined.
The family decided to rent from a couple in the ward that needed the help, as well as donate
salvageable furniture. They rebuilt their home to be a more family-oriented space and
allowed for togetherness like never before.

 This family has a very beneficial Angle of Recovery, as defined by Koos. When faced with a
stressor, the family took their challenges as a growth opportunity and actually came out
better than they were before. If we break down their stressor according to Hill’s ABCX
model, we can see the following. The actual event, or A, was the fire that tore down their
beloved inner home. B, the resources and responses, were the ways they physically reacted to
the trauma. They found ways to donate furniture as well as found a place to stay that
benefited someone from the ward. C, the cognition, was the way they viewed the situation.
We can tell from Brad’s comment, “It was just stuff,” that he viewed the situation as easily
reparable, and not the worst that could have happened to them. The family, as far as we can
tell, had a positive attitude towards this stressor. X, the total experience, was very positive for
this family. While they may have had a tough hand of cards dealt to them, they ended up
being closer as a family after it.

 This family runs the risk of possible bouncing back to past tendencies, as shown in the
“Truncated Roller Coaster Profiles” letter b. They need to make a conscious effort to keep
the healthy adjustments they have made. \

 Brad and Julie had the opportunity to redo their home, and they did so in a family-oriented
manner. They also had the opportunity to seek lodging for a temporary time, and they used
that opportunity to help someone else.

 Because it was mentioned that Brad and Julie had some struggles running a business
together, it would be wise to note that they could have some struggles from this trial. They
should be aware if this and have compassion upon each other in this stressful time. Because,
according to Earl Lomon Koos, families with solid roles come out of stressors healthier, they
should remember to try to make an effort to keep those intact.

 I would recommend that this family use positive coping strategies like taking a step back to
relook at things. When this family did that, they were able to see that they were given an
opportunity to change their way of life. They created a lifestyle that included family as the
first priority.
 I would suggest that this family’s loved ones should treat them with dignity and respect.
They seem to be in a place where they do not need anything financially, but they may need
some emotional support. They could benefit from a shoulder to cry on or some uplifting
words.

 This family might consider finding a family crisis center to help them find lodging until they
can redo their home. They could also donate any items they had there. They could also talk to
their bishop for any advice or suggestions.

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