Helping Children Cope with Divorce, Revised and Updated Edition - Softcover

Teyber, Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 078795554X ISBN 13: 9780787955540

Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 2001

Synopsis

Named One of the 10 Best Parenting Books of the Year by Child Magazine, this revised edition teaches you to minimize stress during initial breakups and ultimate separation, explain divorce so children don't blame themselves, protect children from parental hostilities, and navigate conflicts of loyalty and alliance.

About this title

About the Author

EDWARD TEYBER, 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.

From the Back Cover

"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 MediatorEdward 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 078795554X
• ISBN 13: 9780787955540
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256