Synopses & Reviews
The impact of sibling relationships on how we develop has been dramatically underemphasized in the literature on child development. Drawing together new and established research, this accessible text contends that sibling relationships are crucial to professionals' understanding of the children and families they work with. It offers a theoretically grounded and culturally sensitive account of the many-facetted complexities of sibling relationships, emphasizing the significance of these for practice and the ways in which the effectiveness of work with children and families can be enhanced by promoting positive sibling relationships.
About the Author
Robert Sanders is a Lecturer in Applied Social Studies at the University of Wales, Swansea.
Table of Contents
Part 1: An Introduction to Sibling Relationships * Sibling Relationships: The Big Picture * Sibling Relationships in the Family Context * Changing Understandings of Sibling Relationships * The Quality of Sibling Relationships *
Part 2: Issues for Practice * Family Support and Sibling Relationships * Abuse and Sibling Relationships * Loss and Sibling Relationships * Into Practice * Appendix A: Genogram in a Complex Family Situation * Appendix B: Assessing Sibling Relationships in Practice