The Family Inventory of Life Events and Changes (FILE)measures the severity of different stressors.The most severe of all is:

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The death of a child is considered the most severe life event or change that a family can experience, as it can cause immense emotional and psychological distress for parents and siblings. The FILE categorizes this type of event as a "catastrophic" stressor. While divorce, continuing conflict, and drug abuse are also significant stressors, they are not typically considered as severe as the death of a child.

The Family Inventory of Life Events and Changes (FILE)measures the Severity