Therapy with Stepfamilies

by Emily B. Visher, John S. Visher

Overview

The author proceed to regard stepfamilies as different-not better or worse-than the nuclear family for successful therapy. While it is designed to be concise, the book offers a comprehensive look at this topic. The Vishers have crafted a text that will be equally useful to therapists working with stepfamilies, those unfamiliar with the field, and as a text for therapy training programs

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135063283
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/15/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Visher, Emily B.; Visher, John S.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Stepfamily Integration; Chapter 3 Working with Stepfamily Differences; Chapter 4 Areas of Difficulty; Chapter 5 Interventions; Chapter 6 Helping The Children in Stepfamilies; Chapter 7 Successful Stepfamilies;

Editorial Reviews

This practical review of therapy work with step-families begins with the premise that the step-family must be initially viewed as different from a traditional nuclear family, not inferior. The therapist co- authors review particular therapeutic techniques, including: integration, dealing with difference and unrealistic beliefs, life- cycle discrepancies, power issues, loyalty conflicts, interventions, and helping children to adjust to loss and change. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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