1 Early on in the course you were introduced to the Multicontextual Life Cycle 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.
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Exploring Nonmonogamous Relationships
address the following in your discussion:
Analyze the key differences between nonmonogamous and monogamous relationships.
Discuss three important things that therapists should understand in order to be effective when working with clients in nonmonogamous relationships.
Reflect on aspects of your culture and family upbringing (consider religious/spiritual beliefs, gender roles, and so forth) and describe your perspective on nonmonogamous relationships prior to taking this course.
How will this perspective impact your work with potential clients who are in (or are considering) nonmonogamous relationships?
