developmental stages Flashcards
key emotional processes for emerging young adults
accepting emotional and financial responsibility for self
what are the key developmental tasks for emerging young adults
differentiation of self in relation to family origin
development of intimate partner relationship
establishment of self in relation to work and financial independence
establishment of self in community and larger society
establishment of worldview
parents shift into consultative role
what is the key emotional process in joining of families
commitment to new and expanded system
what are the developmental tasks in joining of families
formation of couple system
expansion of family boundaries to include new couple and family
realignment of relationship among couple, parents, siblings, extended family, etx
what are the key emotional processes in families with young children
accepting new members into the system
what are the developmental tasks for families with Young children
adjustment of couple system to make space for children
collaboration of child rearing and financial tasks
realignment of relationships with grandparents
realignments of community relationships
what are key emotional process for families with adolescents
increased flexibility of family boundaries to make room for children’s independence and grandparent frailties
what are the developmental tasks for families with adolescents
shift of parent child relationships to permit child to be more independent and let them move in and out of the system
family helps adolescent nagivate relationships and community
refocus on midlife couple and career
begin shift toward caring for old children
what are the key emotional process for launching children
accepting a multitude of exits and entries into the system
what are the developmental tasks for launching children
renegotiation of couple system as a dyad
adult adult relationships between parents and grown children
realignment to include in laws and grandchildren
realignment of relationships with community
freedom of childrare responsibilities = exploring new interests
dealing with care needs, disability, death of parents
what are the key emotional process for families in late middle age
accepting shifts in generational roles
what are the tasks for families in late middle age
maintaining of modifying couple and societal functioning in the face of physiological decline
supporting more central role of middle generations
making room for wisdom and experience of elders
supporting older generations without over functioning them
what are the key emotional processes for families nearing end of life
accepting realities and limitations and completion of one life cycle
what are the developmental tasks for families nearing end of life
dealing with loss of spouse, siblings and other peers
preparations for death and legacy
managing reversed roles in caretaking between middle and older generations
realignment of relationships in larger communities
