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
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.
