Frozen River
Frozen River Learning Integration Paper
This essay analyzes family methods of interaction, strengths, and barriers of Ray’s family and Lila. It describes the family and community roles, rituals, and belief systems that sustain their life processes. It also identifies the role of grief, values, and symbols that describe the family and community system. Lastly, the paper targets systems for intervention. From a micro/mezzo perspective the methods of interaction between Ray and her family appeared to be short and emotionless. There appeared to be conflict between Ray and Troy, based upon Troy leaving the home. Ray seemed to have little interaction with her kids TJ and Ricky. However she showed desperation to fulfill their dream of owning a double wide trailer and looking out for their wellbeing. When working with Ray she is attentive and cooperative. The family eats meals together. The family states they have a strong bond despite their hardships. The family is attentive and cooperative. Ray is a strong single mom, fearless. Family barriers are very pertinent throughout the movie. Ray is faced with the risk of smuggling in illegal immigrants to pay for the Eddy’s new house because her husband fled with the down payment. Ray is in denial about their lack of ability to pay for food in the house. TJ quotes in the movie “that would be miraculous since there no food in the house” Ray says “There’s food” and walks away. TJ questions “Popcorn and tang”? Ray and TJ are grieving the loss of their Troy and are resentful he left with the down payment for the house. Ricky becomes upset in the beginning of the movie when the man drives away with the doublewide because of lack of payment. TJ appears resentful towards his mom assuming she is why he left. He states towards his mom “What about dad? What are you going to do? You’re always on him… You’re still bitter.” She explains later in the movie “He is a good dad, when he’s not gambling”. The family roles, rituals
This essay analyzes family methods of interaction, strengths, and barriers of Ray’s family and Lila. It describes the family and community roles, rituals, and belief systems that sustain their life processes. It also identifies the role of grief, values, and symbols that describe the family and community system. Lastly, the paper targets systems for intervention. From a micro/mezzo perspective the methods of interaction between Ray and her family appeared to be short and emotionless. There appeared to be conflict between Ray and Troy, based upon Troy leaving the home. Ray seemed to have little interaction with her kids TJ and Ricky. However she showed desperation to fulfill their dream of owning a double wide trailer and looking out for their wellbeing. When working with Ray she is attentive and cooperative. The family eats meals together. The family states they have a strong bond despite their hardships. The family is attentive and cooperative. Ray is a strong single mom, fearless. Family barriers are very pertinent throughout the movie. Ray is faced with the risk of smuggling in illegal immigrants to pay for the Eddy’s new house because her husband fled with the down payment. Ray is in denial about their lack of ability to pay for food in the house. TJ quotes in the movie “that would be miraculous since there no food in the house” Ray says “There’s food” and walks away. TJ questions “Popcorn and tang”? Ray and TJ are grieving the loss of their Troy and are resentful he left with the down payment for the house. Ricky becomes upset in the beginning of the movie when the man drives away with the doublewide because of lack of payment. TJ appears resentful towards his mom assuming she is why he left. He states towards his mom “What about dad? What are you going to do? You’re always on him… You’re still bitter.” She explains later in the movie “He is a good dad, when he’s not gambling”. The family roles, rituals
References: Levine Coley, R., & McPherran Lombardi, C. (2014). Low-Income Women 's Employment Experiences and Their Financial, Personal, and Family Well-Being. Journal Of Family Psychology, 28(1), 88-97. doi:10.1037/a0034998