Family financial concerns present as levels of anxiety, stress, and distress related to financial obligations caused by the Chronic Illness for the family (Goetzke, Parks, & Peterson, 2015).
· Explore concerns regarding the ability to financially manage throughout the illness (Goetzke, Parks, & Peterson, 2014).
· Acknowledge the potential for social deprivation of family members due to the costs of managing illness (Goetzke, Parks, & Peterson, 2014).
· Use active listening to determine family financial concerns and propose potential solutions that fit the family’s context and goals