This module focuses on managing differences within families and couples, providing strategies for effective conflict resolution. Students will learn techniques for fostering understanding and empathy in relationships.
This module introduces the foundational concepts of families and couples, exploring how relationships influence individual and collective well-being. Students will examine different types of family structures and dynamics.
This module covers various methods for studying families and couples, including qualitative and quantitative approaches. Students will learn to critically evaluate research designs and methodologies.
This module introduces key theories of intimate relationships, emphasizing psychological frameworks that explain how relationships form, develop, and sometimes fail. Students will analyze various theoretical perspectives.
Continuing from the previous module, this section explores more advanced theories of intimate relationships, allowing students to deepen their understanding of relational dynamics, attachment styles, and the impact of external factors.
This module examines the roles of sex and gender orientation in relationships, addressing how these factors influence communication and conflict. Students will engage in discussions on diversity and inclusivity in intimate relationships.
In this module, students will explore the concept of attraction, including factors that influence initial attraction and its role in relationship development. Discussions will include emotional, psychological, and social dimensions of attraction.
This module focuses on individuals within intimate relationships, emphasizing personal characteristics, behaviors, and psychological factors that affect relationship dynamics. Students will examine the interplay between individual and relational health.
This module discusses attachment theory and its relevance in understanding relationships. Students will explore different attachment styles and their impact on relational behaviors, including trust, intimacy, and conflict resolution.
This module focuses on managing differences within families and couples, providing strategies for effective conflict resolution. Students will learn techniques for fostering understanding and empathy in relationships.
Continuing from the previous module, this section further explores advanced strategies for managing differences in relationships, emphasizing long-term solutions and the importance of maintaining healthy communication.
This module delves into beliefs and values that shape family dynamics and couple relationships. Students will explore how personal and cultural beliefs impact communication and conflict within relationships.
This module addresses the importance of processing information in relationships. Students will learn how cognitive processes affect communication and decision-making, and the role of perception in relational dynamics.
This module explores the phenomenon of marital disruption, discussing causes, consequences, and strategies for recovery. Students will analyze case studies and research on the impact of disruption on families.
This module focuses on strategies for making relationships better, emphasizing positive communication, conflict resolution, and building intimacy. Students will learn practical skills to enhance relational quality.
This module examines intimacy across the lifespan, discussing how it evolves from early relationships to later life. Students will explore the dynamics of intimacy in different life stages and its implications.
The course concludes with a comprehensive overview of families and couples, integrating the concepts discussed throughout. Students will reflect on their learning and consider future applications in personal and professional contexts.