Books
Friedman, M. (2003). Family nursing: Research, theory and practice (5th. ed.). Norwalk, Connecticut: Appleton-Century-Crofts.
Chapter One. Introduction to the family
Chapter Two. Family nursing: Focus, evolution, and goals
Chapter Three. Theoretical approaches used in family nursing
Chapter Four. Structural-functional theory
Chapter Five. Family developmental theory
Chapter Six. Systems theory
Appendix B: The Friedman family assessment model (short form), p593
Additional reading in Friedman will be necessary to facilitate your study/assessment of your practicum family. Refer to family assessment assignment for page numbers in Friedman which correspond to particular assessment items.
Sampson, E.E. & Marthas, M. (1990). Group process for the health professions (3rd ed.). New York: Delmar.
Chapter One. The functions of groups in human life and health-care practice, pp. 3-22.
Chapter Two. The health-care revolution and group process, pp. 23-34. Optional reading.
Chapter Three. Levels of understanding: The individual and the group, pp. 37-51.
Chapter Four. Roles and the structure of groups, pp. 52-67.
Chapter Five. Group norms, pp. 68-80.
Chapter Six. Group development, pp. 81-89.
Chapter Seven. Systems theory, pp. 93-103.
Journal Articles
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Wituk, S.A, Shepherd, M., Warren, M, & Meissen, G. (2002). Factors contributing to the survival of self-help groups. American Journal of Community Psychology, 30 (3), 349-366.
Corey & Corey (2006), Group Process and Practice. Thompson: Canada. Chapter 1. Introduction to group work. pp. 3-24.
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