1. Introduction
2. Organization of the Course
3. Systemic Approaches to Human Behavior
4. Bioecological Model
5. Contexts
6. Influence
7. Family Life Cycle Model
8. Approach
9. Jay Haley
10. Why look at transitions?
11. Life Events Precipitate Change
12. Two Types of Family Changes
13. Dysfunctional Families
14. Stressors on Family System
15. Six Stages of Predictable Family Changes
16. Thought Questions
17. Timing and Dysfunction in This Systems Model
18. Lesson 1A Assignments

Most likely when two or more stressors coincide and/or when multiple life cycle transitions occur at once it taxes the system

Example: Teenage pregnancy, or death of parent and divorce occur at same time

Key take away message:
Transitions present opportunities for systems-based interventions to prevent difficulties and support positive change