The Thompson Family - 1222 Words

The Thompson family consists of two adults and two children; Marvin, age 29 and Carol, age 25 have been married for five years and have two biological children. The children are Caleb, male, age three, and Zadia, female, age 14-months. The family is non-Hispanic Caucasian, of low socioeconomic class. Marvin and Carol are both high school graduates, Marvin joined the military immediately following high school. Marvin and Carol grew up in the same neighborhood but did not have a relationship until Marvin had already been on active duty over seas. The two had a short engagement before getting married, which was soon followed by his first deployment to Iraq. Carol was pregnant when Marvin left; fortunately, he was able to return for the†¦show more content†¦She states she â€Å"is in fear for her and her children’s safety†. Carol does report that is she is afraid of her husband, but that he will not cause physical harm her or the children, but â€Å"the str ess is too much to bear†. Marvin does admit that he â€Å"cannot control his feelings of angry, guilt and shame for actions that happened in Iraq†. He also states he is â€Å"willing to do whatever it takes to learn how to function again†. Working with the family to create an Eco map, they were able to identify the strengths they already have in place and helped create a baseline for what supports are missing. Carol’s employer is supportive in allowing her to have requested days off for family commitments, such as doctors appointments and day care scheduling; although, she does not receive insurance form her work, she does have a medical card for the family and assistance form Job and Family Services. The day care and preschool center the children attend are aware of the family’s situation of Marvin being in the military and just returning from active duty. The center is not informed about the current stress at home, but report no changes in the children’s behavior. While the slow moving process of the Veteran’s Administration providing benefits to the Thompson family is causing tension between Marvin and Carol, they both state they have â€Å"faith God will provide†. They both emphasized the great support religion and their church fellowship has provided. The family reported