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David and Sarah are married and have two young children. Both David and Sarah have full-time jobs. David is an accountant, and Sarah is a lawyer.
Sarah is working on a tough case at work and often comes home from work in a bad mood. She takes out her frustration on David and the children by yelling and losing patience with them. David concludes that her on-the-job stress is affecting her behavior at home.
What are some potential sources of stress for Sarah?
Which model of work-family conflict do you think best explains what Sarah is experiencing the spillover model, the compensation model, or the segmentation model?
If you were an employer, what types of work-life supports would you offer?
Discuss the advantages, risks, and considerations of each work-life support.
Provide a summary of coping skills and techniques Sarah may utilize to combat stress and strain.