Book:  Olson, D.H., DeFrain, J., Skogrand, L. (2014). Marriages and Families. New York, NY: McGraw Hill. Compare what you have learned from this week’s reading to patterns within your own family o

Book:  Olson, D.H., DeFrain, J., Skogrand, L. (2014). Marriages and Families. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

Compare what you have learned from this week’s reading to patterns within your own family of origin-the family into which you were born.

We know that our families of origin impact our current relationships.  With this in mind,  think about and address the following questions:

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   Discuss the strengths in your family of origin that you would like to bring into your marriage or other intimate relationships, or that you have already brought into these relationships?
   
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   Discuss the problematic issues in your family of origin, while thinking about ways you can avoid bringing them into your marriage or other intimate relationships.
   
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   Discuss how the textbook or other sources address the strengths or problematic issues you describe in your family.
   

Examples of areas you could discuss are:

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  How do members of your family respond to stress?
  
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  What are patterns of communication like?
  
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  How was time spent (ex. together, apart)?
  
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  How are conflicts approached?
  
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  What resources are available or utilized (for example: counseling, community resources, relationships within the community or family, faith perspective)?
  

Instructions:

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  Paper length is approximately 700-750 words
  
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  Use APA style, including a cover page and reference page.
  
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  Introductory Paragraph, setting forth a clear statement of your assignment.
  
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  Conclusion, a concise statement that reaffirms your assignment.
  
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  Cite a minimum of 2 sources (APA). This can include the textbook, or other outside materials.