Family Assessment / Systemic Hypothesis Paper based upon the movie (The Squid and the Whale) Paper instructions:i Family Assessment/Systemic Hypothesis Paper 20 points Students will view a film (The Squid and The Whale) on their own that depicts various family types, structures, situations, dynamics, etc. Although you do not have to cite the literature for this paper, it is highly recommended that you complete the McGoldrick, M., Carter, B., & Garcia-Prieto, N. (2011), Part 2 (Chapters 12-17). Written assignment will include genogram, delineation of key system dynamics (from lectures & readings), and articulation of a œsystemic hypothesis that explains the symptoms, struggles, presenting problem(s) in the film chosen. A) Reflect on, and write observations about areas highlighted in the film that relate to what has been discussed in class and in the readings. Include a thorough and thoughtful description of one presenting problem; in-depth analysis of the family’s functioning by focusing on aspects that you view as essential to the presenting problem (i.e. a systemic hypothesis); and address the following concepts: 1) Family system roles 2) Characteristics of the various subsystems (i.e. emotional cutoffs, alliances, coalitions, conflicts, triangles, collusive relationships, etc.) 3) Cultural elements that impact the family 4) Rules and traditions (could include also cultural traditions) 5) Family stress, dysfunction, and risk factors 6) Boundary issues (e.g., clear, rigid, and/or diffuse), and relational distance issues (e. g., disengaged-enmeshed continuum). 7) Hierarchy (i.e. distribution of power in the system) 8) Family life cycle and individual developmental issues 9) Major transitions (i.e. nodal events, major life-cycle shifts, etc. 10) Strengths Take into account cultural, linguistic (if applicable), social, economic and political factors related to the reality of the family observed, use the School of Social Work’s transcultural social work model in order to demonstrate critical thinking (critical analysis) skills. Make sure you address your role as a social worker (e.g., your level of awareness and consciousness) if you were working with a family like the one observed.