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Helping Children Cope with Divorce » Read Now
by Edward Teyber. 260 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

"Dr. Teyber writes in the mature voice of a seasoned clinician, providing parents with not only his own observations, but a substantial amount of conclusive research regarding the effects of divorce on children, accompanied by realistic, age-appropriate advice for the whole family." _Child Magazine...
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"Dr. Teyber writes in the mature voice of a seasoned clinician, providing parents with not only his own observations, but a substantial amount of conclusive research regarding the effects of divorce on children, accompanied by realistic, age-appropriate advice for the whole family." _Child Magazine "Will be extremely helpful to any parent going through the process of divorce. It is conceptually sound, easy to read, and has important information for parents, professionals, and anyone who is working with children whose parents are going through divorce." _Hugh McIssac, LCSW, director, Family Court Services, The Superior Court, Los Angeles County "An outstanding book. It reinforces the value of putting children first and acknowledges children's need for both parents during and after the divorce. Teyber clearly describes the stress and pain children experience and explains how best to shield them from the parents' own conflicts. . . . Essential reading. . . ." _David L. Levy, Esq., president, Children's Rights Council "Dr. Teyber covers the importance of parenting sills [in offering] stability and continuity in critical stages of child development following a divorce." _Louis Welch, director, Child Custody Reform Project ". . . should be recommended reading for any parent going through a divorce. Teachers, counselors, therapists, family law judges, and attorneys will find Teyber's book a valuable adjunct to their work." _Benson Schaffer, L.A. County Superior Court (retired), Family Law Mediator Edward Teyber, Ph.D., is professor of psychology and director of the psychology clinic at California State University, San Bernardino. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from Michigan State University. He is also the author of two counseling textbooks: Interpersonal Process in Psychotherapy: A Relational Approach and coauthor, with Faith McClure, of Casebook in Child and Adolescent Treatment: Cultural and Familial Contexts.
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Surviving the Breakup: How Children and Parents Cope with Divorce » Read Now
by Judith S. Wallerstein, Joan B. Kelly. 341 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library
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Children of Divorce: Stories of Loss and Growth » Read Now
by Mark A. Fine, John H. Harvey. 165 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

Children of Divorce features excerpts of stories collected from hundreds of young people. The narratives embrace such themes as despair, chaos in the family, and "missing" dads. The volume paints a picture of the pain, the hope, and the resiliency shown by young adults while in the throes of...
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Children of Divorce features excerpts of stories collected from hundreds of young people. The narratives embrace such themes as despair, chaos in the family, and "missing" dads. The volume paints a picture of the pain, the hope, and the resiliency shown by young adults while in the throes of divorce and in the years to follow. These poignant narratives are framed by an analysis of the most recent divorce literature. The book clearly demonstrates the value of storytelling in helping people deal with major loss events in their lives. The authors' hope is that by examining these experiences, we will gain a greater understanding of the effects of divorce and ultimately strengthen relationships in the future. This book challenges the contention that most children will be irretrievably hurt by their parents' divorce. Presenting a mixture of young people's voices demonstrating the great variety of reactions to parental divorce, it shows the strength and resilience many of these young people have learned in surviving the pain surrounding divorce in their families. Emphasis is placed on how hope about the possibilities of having close relationships--as well as a willingness to try to have stronger families in their own adult lives--represent abiding motivations in this sample of young people. Providing an overarching theoretical emphasis on the value of storytelling for people dealing with major losses, the authors hope that this method of stressing the raw input of respondents will make the experiences more vivid and realistic to the reader. Intended for students, practitioners, and scholars interested in divorce in the disciplines of family studies; social, clinical, and developmental psychology; counseling; family and interpersonal communication; sociology, and social work, it is also an ideal supplement for courses on divorce, family studies, and close relationships.
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Divorce & New Beginnings: A Complete Guide to Recovery, Solo Parenting, Co-Parenting, and Stepfamilies » Read Now
by Genevieve Clapp. 382 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

A timely revision of a compassionate guide to the practical and emotional aspects of divorce The first edition of Divorce and New Beginnings helped countless men and women emerge from ruptured relationships and build new lives. Enriched with new insights uncovered by researchers and in the author's...
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A timely revision of a compassionate guide to the practical and emotional aspects of divorce The first edition of Divorce and New Beginnings helped countless men and women emerge from ruptured relationships and build new lives. Enriched with new insights uncovered by researchers and in the author's work with over 2,000 families, this sensitive guidebook provides a wealth of proven coping skills to help you weather the difficult times and eventually build new beginnings-for yourself and, if you have them, your children. Genevieve Clapp is with you every step of the way as you deal with and recover from your divorce, addressing your daily problems and long-term concerns with a real-world practicality. Utilizing numerous case studies and coping tools, Clapp provides you with a road map of what lies ahead, including tips on navigating problematic situations such as choosing a lawyer and dealing with anger and anxiety. Geared directly to your specific needs, Divorce and New Beginnings will help you nurture healthy, committed relationships and successful stepfamilies, protect your children, and build a rewarding new life. Includes updated information on co-parenting and new romantic relationships Offers hundreds of practical suggestions and effective coping strategies based on the findings and collective insights of experts Features a strong focus on children and divorce, with a step-by-step guide on fostering their long-term adjustment
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Children and the Changing Family: Between Transformation and Negotiation » Read Now
by An-Magritt Jensen, Lorna Mckee. 179 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

This timely and thought-provoking book explores how social and family change are colouring the experience of childhood. The book is centred around three major changes: parental employment, family composition and ideology. The authors demonstrate how children's families are transformed in accordance...
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This timely and thought-provoking book explores how social and family change are colouring the experience of childhood. The book is centred around three major changes: parental employment, family composition and ideology. The authors demonstrate how children's families are transformed in accordance with societal changes in demographic and economic terms, and as a result of the choices parents make in response to these changes. Despite claims that society is becoming increasingly child-centred, this book argues that children still have little influence over the major changes in their lives. This book breaks new ground by researching family change from the child's point of view. Through combinations from childhood experts in Scandinavia, the UK and America, the book shows the importance of studying children's lives in families in order to understand how far children are active agents in contemporary society. Students of childhood studies, sociology, social work and education will find this book essential reading. It will also be of interest to practitioners in the social, child and youth services.
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How Divorce Affects Offspring: A Research Approach » Read Now
by Michael R. Stevenson, Kathryn N. Black. 180 pgs.

Collections: Education, Psychology, Entire Library

...0-8133-3009-2 pbk. 1. Children of divorced parents--Psychology. 2. Adult children of divorced parents--Psychology. 3. Divorce...percent to 8 percent of children whose...
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Impact of Divorce, Single Parenting, and Stepparenting on Children » Read Now
by E. Mavis Hetherington, Josephine D. Arasteh. 392 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library
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Why Some Children Succeed despite the Odds (Chap. 2 "Children of Divorce: Some Do Cope") » Read Now
by Warren A. Rhodes, Waln K. Brown. 196 pgs.

Collections: Education, Psychology, Entire Library

In this volume, mental health professionals pioneer a shift in focus from the treatment of dysfunctional children and adults toward the identification of factors which are found in "resilient" children, or, those who overcome their adverse surrounding and even emerge strengthened. Children from many...
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In this volume, mental health professionals pioneer a shift in focus from the treatment of dysfunctional children and adults toward the identification of factors which are found in "resilient" children, or, those who overcome their adverse surrounding and even emerge strengthened. Children from many diverse populations, ranging from stepchildren to developmentally delayed children to children of religious cults, are examined and the elements common to their healthy adjustment identified. The establishment of a model for the recognition of resilience lays the groundwork for primary prevention specialists to develop and implement preventive rather than remedial programs for children designated "at risk."
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Consequences of Marital Dissolution for Children, in Annual Review of Sociology » Read Now
by Judith A. Seltzer. 32 pgs.

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...needs. How divorced parents fulfill these...question of this review. Children who live...takes account of whether divorced parents informally...where the children live...
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Growing Up in Stepfamilies » Read Now
by Gill Gorell Barnes, Gwyn Daniel, Natasha Burchardt, Paul Thompson. 342 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

Millions of children in Britain now grow up in stepfamilies, but little is reliably known about their experiences of stepfamily life--or why some of these young people encounter problems in the long run while other flourish. This is a new, pioneering, multidisciplinary study that tracks the lives of...
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Millions of children in Britain now grow up in stepfamilies, but little is reliably known about their experiences of stepfamily life--or why some of these young people encounter problems in the long run while other flourish. This is a new, pioneering, multidisciplinary study that tracks the lives of fifty children born in 1958, offering unique insights into the long-term effects of stepfamily life in the UK today. It will interest many scholars and students of sociology, social policy, public policy/administration, and psychology.
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Divorce in Psychosocial Perspective: Theory and Research (Chap. 6 "Children of Divorced Parents: Theoretical and Research Considerations" and Chap. 7 "Parental Divorce and the Reaction of Children") » Read Now
by Joseph Guttmann. 256 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

...111 6 Children of Divorced Parents: Theoretical...out decision. Many divorced mothers would like...When differences of opinion about the childrens education...
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Adolescents after Divorce » Read Now
by Christy M. Buchanan, Eleanor E. Maccoby, Sanford M. Dornbusch. 336 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

When their parents divorce, some children falter and others thrive. This book asks why. Is it the custody arrangement? A parent's new partner? Conflict or consistency between the two households? Adolescents after Divorce follows teenagers from 1,100 divorcing families to discover what makes the...
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When their parents divorce, some children falter and others thrive. This book asks why. Is it the custody arrangement? A parent's new partner? Conflict or consistency between the two households? Adolescents after Divorce follows teenagers from 1,100 divorcing families to discover what makes the difference. Focusing on a period beginning four years after the divorce, the authors have the articulate, often insightful help of their subjects in exploring the altered conditions of their lives. These teenagers come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some are functioning well. Some are faring poorly. The authors examine the full variety of situations in which these children find themselves once the initial disruption has passed - whether parents remarry or repartner, how parents relate to each other and to their children, and how life in two homes is integrated. Certain findings emerge - for instance, remarried new partners are better accepted than cohabiting new partners. And when parents' relations areamicable, adolescents in dual custody are less likely than other adolescents to experience loyalty conflicts. The authors also consider the effects of visitation arrangements, The demands made and the goals set within each home, and the emotional closeness of the residential parent to the child. A mine of information on a topic that touches so many Americans, this study will be crucial for researchers, counselors, lawyers, judges, and parents.
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Parental Divorce during Adolescence and Adjustment in Early Adulthood, in Adolescence » Read Now
by Stacey Richardson, Marita P. McCabe. 23 pgs.

Collections: Education, Psychology, Entire Library

...negative impact of conflict...with both parents is beneficial...young adult children. This is...fathers from divorced/separat ed...Australian Bureau of Statistics...Caring...
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Family Transformation through Divorce and Remarriage: A Systemic Approach (Chap. 8 "Children during Divorce and Remarriage") » Read Now
by Margaret Robinson. 350 pgs.

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Family Transformation Through Divorce and Remarriage is the first book to look thoroughly at the complete divorce-remarriage-stepfamily cycle in the context of demographic data, the legal process and the theoretical framework. For each phase of the cycle, the author describes the stages of...
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Family Transformation Through Divorce and Remarriage is the first book to look thoroughly at the complete divorce-remarriage-stepfamily cycle in the context of demographic data, the legal process and the theoretical framework. For each phase of the cycle, the author describes the stages of development, summarises the relevant research and illustrates the effects on family members with case examples.
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Adolescents, Family, and Friends: Social Support after Parents' Divorce or Remarriage » Read Now
by Kandi M. Stinson. 180 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

Focusing on the kinds of networks that most adequately meet adolescent needs, Stinson conducts thirty in-depth interviews with adolescents and their custodial parents. She divides interviews evenly between those living with biological parents, with divorced mother, and with mother and stepfather...
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Focusing on the kinds of networks that most adequately meet adolescent needs, Stinson conducts thirty in-depth interviews with adolescents and their custodial parents. She divides interviews evenly between those living with biological parents, with divorced mother, and with mother and stepfather. Empirical results are applied to guiding questions: How are adolescent social support networks affected by parental divorce and remarriage? What are the impacts of network size and structure on adolescents' well-being? For researchers and practitioners in adolescent well-being, divorce, and remarriage counseling.
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Parenting and Child Development in "Nontraditional" Families (Chap. 7 "The Effects of Divorce and Custody Arrangements on Children's Behavior, Development, and Adjustment" and Chap. 8 "Stepfamilies") » Read Now
by Michael E. Lamb. 368 pgs.

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...to be declining, divorced parents and children suffer from their...to the resilience of human beings that...needs and welfare of children are described by...Thompson chap...