Jennifer is a 52-year-old female. She has been married for 26 years and has three children 24, 21, and 19 years old. The oldest child has recently graduated from college and is about to get married....

Jennifer is a 52-year-old female. She has been married for 26 years and has three children 24, 21, and 19 years old. The oldest child has recently graduated from college and is about to get married. The other two children are currently in college, with the youngest moving out of the house two months ago. Jennifer identified with being a mother and is a very active and devoted mother. Since their last child left home, Jennifer has noticed that she and her husband are really distant with each other and frequently arguing.

What stage of the Family Life Cycle is Jennifer in, and how might this influence Jennifer’s current presentation?