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Who is this for?

  • Professionals Across Various Industries
  • Supervisors and Managers
  • Behavioral Health Professionals
  • Individuals Seeking Personal Development
  • Students and Early-Career Professionals
  • Teams Seeking Enhanced Collaboration

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What you will learn

 
  • Friendship
  • Relationship
  • Love/Break-up
  • Suitoring/Courtship
  • Marriage
  • Sex/Sexuality
  • Family Life
  • Media and the family
  • Toxic Couples
  • Divorce
  • Feminism
  • New Developments
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Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Relationships

  • Definition and significance of interpersonal relationships.
  • Overview of course structure and expectations.

Module 2: Theories of Interpersonal Relationships

  • Attachment Theory.
  • Social Exchange Theory.
  • Relational Dialectics Theory.

Module 3: Friendship

  • Formation and types of friendships.
  • The role of trust and reciprocity.
  • Maintaining and dissolving friendships.

Module 4: Romantic Relationships

  • Stages of romantic relationship development.
  • Factors influencing romantic attraction.
  • Communication patterns in romantic relationships.

Module 5: Love and Break-ups

  • The psychology of love: Types and theories.
  • Coping mechanisms and stages of break-ups.
  • Impact of break-ups on personal well-being.

Module 6: Courtship and Dating

  • Historical and cultural perspectives on courtship.
  • Modern dating practices and challenges.
  • Online dating and its implications.

Module 7: Marriage

  • The institution of marriage: Cultural and societal views.
  • Marital roles and expectations.
  • Communication and conflict resolution in marriage.

Module 8: Sexuality in Relationships

  • Understanding sexual health and intimacy.
  • Navigating sexual communication.
  • Addressing sexual issues within relationships.

Module 9: Family Life

  • Family systems and dynamics.
  • Parenting styles and their impact.
  • Balancing work and family responsibilities.

Module 10: Media and the Family

  • Media’s portrayal of relationships and family life.
  • The impact of social media on family interactions.
  • Strategies for managing media influence.

Module 11: Toxic Relationships

  • Identifying signs of toxic relationships.
  • Psychological effects of toxic partnerships.
  • Strategies for exiting and healing from toxic relationships.

Module 12: Divorce and Separation

  • Legal and emotional aspects of divorce.
  • Effects of divorce on children and extended family.
  • Post-divorce adjustment and co-parenting.

Module 13: Feminism and Relationships

  • Feminist perspectives on interpersonal relationships.
  • Gender roles and equality in relationships.
  • The impact of feminist movements on family structures.

Module 14: Contemporary Developments in Interpersonal Relationships

  • The role of technology in modern relationships.
  • Emerging family structures and relationship models.
  • Future trends in interpersonal dynamics.

Module 15: Course Review and Final Assessment

  • Recap of key concepts.
  • Final discussions and reflections.
  • Administration of final assessment.