Analyze each stress situation by applying the componentsof the ABC-X Model. (A=Stressor, the thing that's causing thestress, life events that result in or require a family to change,B=Resources, things that can help them take care of the stress,internal or external and range from tangible (money,education/degrees earned) to intangible (social support systems),C=Perception, how the family is perceiving the stress, (1) How doesthe family view or define the problem? and (2) What is theirunderstanding of the situation that resulted in theproblem?, X=Crisis, when a familycannot put the stress event into perspective in a way that letsthem manage it effectively)

SCENARIO #3—The Jones Family David and Stacy have been living ina small town where David is employed with a local law firm. IfDavid keeps progressing as he has, he’s expected to be named apartner in the near future. David has been working for the firm forseveral years and has been able to support Stacy while she pursuesher medical degree at the local university. Stacy is one year fromgraduating with her degree, and she must decide where to go for herresidency. She receives word from her top choice—HealthyHospital—that she has been accepted for their residency program.However, Healthy Hospital is 800 miles away. She and David have todecide what to do. They know that they don’t want to spend fouryears apart, but neither one wants to give up on their goals.

Be sure to identify the A, B, C & X in eachscenario

In some of the descriptions, it may not be clear asthere could be multiple factors influencing the family. You cancreate \"hypothetical\" explanations for the possible A, B, C &X.

Discuss how communication can contribute to thereduction or resolution of the stressful situation experienced ineach of the scenarios.

What recommendations would you offer to family membersto resolve the impact of the stress? (not really Psychology butit's the closest subject)