Synopses & Reviews
"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.
Synopsis
Named One of the 10 Best Parenting Books of the Year by ChildMagazine, 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.
Synopsis
Helping Children Cope with Divorce helps parents handle their children's problems and reactions as they go through each stage of the divorce process. This award-winning book, which puts children first, includes vital information about how to minimize stress during initial breakups and ultimate separation. It offers advice on how to explain divorce in such a way that children don't blame themselves, or think their parents will reunite if they improve their behavior and start being good. The author also makes valuable suggestions on how to protect children from parental hostilities and navigate the painful and difficult conflicts of loyalty and alliance. This is a practical guidebook for anyone who has children and is considering or in the process of a divorce.
Synopsis
Handle children's problems at each stage of the divorce processRealistic, age-appropriate advice for the whole family.
--Child Magazine
Helping Children Cope with Divorce is an award-winning book that helps parents handle children's problems at each stage of the divorce process. This book includes vital information such as how to minimize stress during initial breakups and ultimate separation, and how to explain divorce so children don't blame themselves. The author also offers suggestions on how to protect children from parental hostilities and to navigate conflicts of loyalty and alliance.
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.
Table of Contents
Part One: Introduction
1. You Can Help Your Children Successfully Adjust to Divorce
Part Two: Children's Concerns During the Breakup
2. Divorce Causes Separation Anxieties
3. Children Want to Renunite Their Parents
4. Children Feel Responsible for the Divorce
Part Three: Guidelines for Parents
5. Parental Conflict and Cooperation
6. Children Need Their Mothers and Fathers
7. Custody, Mediation, and the Courts
Part Four: Child-Rearing After Divorce
8. Loyalty Conflicts
9. Parentification
10. Child-Rearing Practices
11. Step-Families