Family Relationships
Family life in all its forms: marriage, co-parenting, blended families, and sibling bonds.
8 Topics
Blended Families
This subject examines the dynamics, challenges, and communication strategies unique to stepfamilies. You will understand how to navigate co-parenting relationships, establish new household boundaries, and support children through the transition of combining two distinct family structures.
Dementia & Caregiving
Dementia is a group of progressive brain disorders, Alzheimer's disease being the most common. You will learn how the main types differ, how diagnosis works, what treatments exist, and how to care for a family member while protecting your own health.
Divorce & Co-Parenting
This topic covers the legal, emotional, and practical aspects of ending a marriage while raising children. You will understand how to establish effective communication channels, create fair parenting plans, and support children's emotional well-being during family transitions.
Family Communication
This subject explores the patterns of interaction, conflict resolution strategies, and emotional dynamics within family units. You will understand how to improve active listening, address systemic conflicts, and foster stronger interpersonal connections among family members.
Grief & Bereavement
Grief is the response to losing someone or something significant. You will learn what research shows about how people grieve, the difference between typical and prolonged grief, evidence-based support and therapy, and how to help someone who is grieving.
Marriage & Partnership
This topic examines the psychological, emotional, and practical foundations of long-term romantic relationships. You will understand how to navigate conflict, maintain intimacy, align financial goals, and build resilient communication patterns to sustain a healthy partnership.
Multigenerational Living
This subject covers the practical and relational aspects of sharing a household across multiple generations. You will understand how to manage shared spaces, establish financial boundaries, navigate caregiving responsibilities, and maintain healthy communication among family members.
Sibling Relationships
This topic explores the developmental, psychological, and social dynamics between siblings throughout their lives. You will understand how sibling rivalry forms, how to manage childhood conflicts, and how to foster supportive, lifelong bonds into adulthood.