FRHD 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Silent Treatment, Nonverbal Communication, Sexual Assault

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 1020
• Professor: Shayna Sparling

Document Summary

Can occur from a variety of different factors: Coping and outlook can change over time. Stress has the potential to initiate change in the system. Longitudinal model: time was added, pile up. Multiple crisis happening at one time (ie. ) birth of a child at the same time as a major housing relocation for work. Stress and conflict in family life doesn"t mean that abuse must take place: proper handling of stress and crisis can actually strengthen a family and help it grow in intimacy. 3 important dimensions of family functioning: cohesion, flexibility, communication. Success based on how we perceive and handle conflict. Have a family meeting or mealtime chat to discuss issues. Survival of the fittest describes the general climate of the family. Don"t back down hold your ground no matter what. Conflict is an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals.