The Rise of the Nontraditional Family
The nontraditional family of ___________ is fast becoming the traditional family of today.
- Divorced, single, step/blended, foster, adoptive, and grandparents raising grandchildren families.
A problem occurs when nontraditional families try to use traditional _________ of parenting.
We need to _________ societies idea of the “ideal” family structure.
No family structure is all ________ or ________.
Being a traditional family is no guarantee of marital or parent/child ____________.
But it is possible for all families to become more ___________ in their love and limits.
In the Ocean of Grief:
- Grief is an ___________ process by which families must let go of old, shattered __________ and acquire new, more attainable dreams and goals.
- Grief occurs in __________.
- Denial - Shock - Separate and take stock of strengths.
- Anxiety - Mobilize energy to take advantage of strengths.
- Fear - Vulnerable - Recommit to new dreams and goals.
- Guilt - Questions about meaning and choose new dreams and goals.
- Depression - Redefine one’s value and ability.
- Anger - Unjust/Unfair - Take action.
- No set _________ to the waves but they do __________ in intensity over time.
- Goal is to reach the shore of ___________.
- Can continue for many ________ or rest of your life (Don’t fight the waves).
Parenting Tools: Rituals.