Framework and the various factors influencing individuals and families across the lifespan. This week highlighted challenging Horizontal Factors like divorce, single-parenting, and re-marriage.
For this discussion, describe the key aspects of the family process of divorce based on your understanding of the course readings. Also address the following:
How does divorce impact the family life cycle?
How do sociocultural factors play in understanding the impact of divorce?
Describe strategies that address needs for families to effectively reorganize after divorce.
Analyze the key differences between non-monogamous and monogamous relationships.
Discuss three important things that therapists should understand in order to be effective when working with clients in non-monogamous relationships.
Reflect on aspects of your culture and family upbringing and describe your perspective on non-monogamous relationships prior to taking this course.
How will this perspective impact your work with potential clients who are in non-monogamous relationships?