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Six
Types of Clinical Family Client
This
clinical assessment-intervention model focuses on five phases of the stepfamily
life
cycle. Each
phase has unique dynamics and needs. The "/" in re/wedded and
re/divorcing notes it may be a stepparent's first union.
Key clinical focuses and interventions
vary by client type. Typical client co-parents of each type are unaware
of their
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Client-family
Type |
Distinguishing Trait |
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1) divorcing |
adjusting to mate death, separation, or
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2) courtship |
one or more single bioparents dating seriously |
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3) re/wedded in denial |
presenting problems exclude re/marriage |
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4) re/wedded and aware |
presenting problems include re/marriage |
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5) recovering |
one or both mates want to reduce false-self
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6) re/divorcing |
one or both mates want to end the relationship |
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