Family life transitions involves timeless association of human life with changes and the passage of time. It involves human growth and development. Such transitional stages of infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, has associated with them biological, psychological and social characteristics.
Family Life are shaped by the interactions of cultural, demographic, economic and institutional factors, and experiences varies with cultures and historical periods. Families do not exist in isolation. Experiences occur within the context of people’s lives and relationships, and the society in which they live. It occurs over time and may involve multiple generations.
They are subject to shifts in perception over time as well. Such shifts in perception may derive from:
Migration: Forced and voluntary
Sexual and gender identity
Family composition
Separation and divorce
Domestic / Intimate partner violence
Movement, development or evolution from one form, state, stage or style to another may have positive or negative impacts. They may come with challenges and opportunities, whether planned or unplanned, expected or unexpected, normative or non-normative. All these may result in stress, distress and role strain.
We can help you better understand these Family Life transitions and thus reduce associated challenges that may come with them. Let’s talk.
Please note that the above is provided as information only and is not meant to be used as a diagnosis or take the place of professional counselling services.
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