Maricopa Community Colleges  CPD103BK   19966-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
CPD103BK 19966-20086 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Single Again
Designed to provide those who have experienced breakup, separation, divorce, or widower/widowhood, an opportunity to examine their position in life and develop skills and confidence necessary to proceed, temporarily or indefinitely, as a single person.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CPD103BK   19966-20086 Single Again
1. Explain the importance of acceptance of the present as it relates to ongoing self-development and personal growth. (I,III)
2. Assess personal and interpersonal strengths and identify areas for improvement. (II)
3. Identify and describe the stages of single life and examine their implications for personal growth. (III,IV,V)
4. Develop, enhance, and use interpersonal communication skills to effectively relate with new acquaintances. (VI)
5. Identify and evaluate appropriate adjustments for living single with child(ren).(VII)
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CPD103BK   19966-20086 Single Again
    I. Learning How to Accept One's Present Status and Proceed
        A. Focusing On Now; Not the Past
        B. "Good Things" vs. "Bad News"
      II. Self-Assessment
          A. Personal Strengths
          B. Interpersonal Strengths
          C. Areas for Improvement
        III. Stages of Single Life
            A. From Paired Relationship to "Just Me"
            B. The "Dislikes" and "Likes" of Being Single
            C. Daily/Weekly/Monthly Adjustments
            D. When to Date or Not
            E. Living Alone and Liking It
          IV. Dating vs. Mating
              A. Socializing-Where and How to Meet Others
              B. How to Avoid Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places
              C. Realities vs. Fantasy
              D. Pros and Cons of Dating/Mating Services
            V. Pink, Red, and Green
                A. Infatuation
                B. Love
                C. Jealousy
              VI. Interpersonal Communication Skills
                  A. Self-disclosure Limits
                  B. Sharing Expectations
                    1. Physical
                    2. Sexual
                    3. Emotional
                    4. Social
                    5. Financial
                  C. Observing and Listening
                VII. Being Single with Child(ren)
                    A. Identifying Your Needs
                    B. Identifying Child(ren)'s Needs
                    C. Developing Ways to Manage Both
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