Custody Battle: - Softcover

Nancy Martin-Finks

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931636427 ISBN 13: 9781931636421

Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues, 2005

Synopsis

Custody battles are among the most destructive and bitter of all civil court legal actions.

Children who are experiencing a custody battle need a safe way to explore and talk about their feelings. They also need to know they are not alone, and that the situation will resolve itself so that life goes on. This book offers a format to ease their way and is suitable for use in individual and small group counseling.

Includes:

• Child-friendly legal definitions
• Read-aloud story for groups or individuals
• Six-week small group format
• Icebreakers and group preparation tips
• Parent section
• Q & A on situations and feelings
• Sections on coping for parents and children
• Notes for helping adults

About this title

About the Author:

During her fifteen years as an elementary school counselor, Nancy Martin-Finks has worked with many children who are experiencing custody battles. She also co-facilitates "Grandpeas," a support group for grandparents who have custody of their grandchildren. She holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology from James Madison University. Nancy lives in Harrisonburg, VA with her husband, Alan, and has three grown children, two grown stepchildren, and eight grandchildren.

About this edition

• Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1931636427
• ISBN 13: 9781931636421
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 68
• Illustrator: David L Barber