Creating Space for Adolescents and Families With Lived Experience of Homelessness to Build Familial Empathy, Communication, and Emotional Regulation

Article Analysis Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Course Name & Code Instructor’s Name Date Article Analysis Article Summary Even though I have recently read different articles, this is one of the best healthcare articles.  This article looks for ways to improve communication and emotional skills for people negatively affected by homelessness. The article has used qualitative analysis to conduct this research. The article highlights that homelessness among adolescents has been one of the problems that has negatively affected family cohesion and emotional regulation (Bounds et al., 2024). Since homelessness is a serious concern, the authors have highlighted that the best way to control it is to create an empathetic and supportive environment for these families. For example, healthcare providers should teach the patients and their families about ways of improving communication and family empathy and regulating their emotions. Moreover, the research highlights that having structured activities could improve emotional expression and family bonding. The study also supports the idea that there should be safe places where families can successfully communicate without fearing being judged. The article has emphasized specific interventions, such as considering cultural and socioeconomic factors while addressing the particular needs of families suffering from homelessness. Addressing these specific needs could help to reduce the number of adolescents suffering from substance use disorders, posttraumatic stress, and sexually transmitted i...