1) This assignment two discussions, the readings helped us to understand the key developmental issues that are associated with sibling relationships and friendships. For this discussion, compare and contrast these groups and address the following:
What are key factors to understanding the impact of each type of relationship throughout the life cycle?
What benefits and challenges are associated with these kinds of relationships across the life cycle?
Identify a friendship or sibling relationship in your life (past or present), and provide one example interaction or experience from that relationship that illustrates a key concept from this week’s readings.
2) A Couple’s Transition Scenario
Mark and Liz have been married for seventeen years. Their 15-year-old son Michael has just announced to them that he is trans. They ask him, “Do you mean gay?” He shakes his head no and asserts he is trans and wants to explore transitioning to become a woman. The couple disagrees on whether or not they should let the extended family know about this, and are seeking information about trans persons and sexual identity from you.
In your discussion, address the following:
Based on the readings for this week, describe three key considerations that couples therapists working with the LGBTQ+ community need to be aware of.
