The family life cycle is an incredibly useful understanding from family therapy. It refers to the progression of the family unit through transitional periods in its lifecycle. Each transition requires flexibility for the family to change – to adapt with a new family structure and to adjust aspects of life like roles, routines, family processes and even family identity.
Watch this animation to find out about the different stages, and what is helpful in navigating the transitions.
Knowing about the family life cycle is incredibly useful because understanding that the family has different stages and transitions can make a big difference in how we navigate the journey of life.