Family Transformation Through Divorce and Remarriage: A Systemic Approach by Mar

Description: Family Transformation Through Divorce and Remarriage by Margaret Robinson Looks thoroughly at the complete divorce-remarriage-stepfamily cycle in the context of demographic data, the legal process and the systemic theoretical framework. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One marriage in three is likely to end in divorce. One in seven families is likely to be a single-parent household. One in eight families is probably a stepfamily. These are the present estimates. Many of the children of these families will be referred to child and family guidance clinics with divorce-related problems, while others, whose parent(s) are often living near the poverty line, may be considered to be seriously at risk through neglect or abuse. The past twenty years have seen the emergence of family therapy, as well as the development of family research, some of it related to divorce, stepfamilies and the effects of divorce on children. Socio-legal studies have also been a recent, though separate development. In Family Transformations Through Divorce and Remarriage , Margaret Robinson integrates these two strands of research with the application of systems theory, the basis of family therapy. This book is the first to look so thoroughly at the complete divorce-remarriage-stepfamily cycle in the context of the demographic data, the legal processes and the systemic theoretical framework.For each phase of the cycle, the author describes the stages of development summarises the relevant research and illustrates the effects on family members with case examples. In doing so, she discusses the various ways of intervening with families during the divorce process and the differing orientations of the professionals involved. In the last phase of the cycle, she introduces the concept of the good enough post-divorce and remarried family, attempting to define it and provide appropriate guidelines for families and practitioners. Finally, she outlines some of the present research proposals which are likely to change both attitudes and practice in relation to families during divorce. Back Cover Family Transformation Through Divorce and Remarriage is the first book to look thoroughly at the complete divorce-remarriage-stepfamily cycle in the context of demographic data, the legal process and the theoretical framework. For each phase of the cycle, the author describes the stages of development, summarises the relevant research and illustrates the effects on family members with case examples. Author Biography Margaret Robinson has been involved in therapeutic work with families for over thirty years, and in mediation for ten years. She is Consultant Conciliator to the Institute of Family Therapy, London, a marital and family therapist in private practice, and a guardian ad litem. Table of Contents 1 Introduction: the post-nuclear family 2 The family as a system 3 The family as a system: models of intervention 4 Families through the divorce process: divorce as a private Sorrow 5 Families through the divorce process: when divorce becomes a public issue 6 Becoming a stepfamily: starting out 7 Becoming a stepfamily: getting it together 8 Children during divorce and remarriage 9 Ways and means of intervening during divorce and remarriage: outside the courts 10 Ways and means of intervening during the divorce process: Within the shadow of the law—complementary roles or adversarial partisans? 11 Can re-formed extended families become good enough? 12 Afterword: the reformation of family policy—a second chance for families in transition? Review `... a sharing of years of accumulated knowledge and wisdom made available in a form which is accessible and relevant to anyone with an interest in family change. - British Journal of Social Work`a comprehensive study ... clear, flows well and is full of wisdom and knowledge - Young MindsThis is an essential and rewarding work of reference for all concerned with the present state of the family, and will become a classic in its particular field. - The British Journal of Psychiatry`This will be an invaluable handbook for anyone contending with the repercussions of marital breakdown, divorce and re-marriage, whether as participants or practitioner. - Journal of Social Work PracticeComprehensive, informative and an excellent source of reference. - Journal of Social Welfare and Family LawBoth interesting and informative ... a mine of useful references ... a significant contribution to the divorce literature. - Association of Family Therapy Journal`This book, with its clear and simple language and interesting case studies, points the way for the reader towards a meshing of the conciliation and legal processes Family Law`This book is a tour-de-force ... Margaret Robinsons personality and experience shine through as each chapter leads coherently to the next ... it is an essential departmental reference book. - Journal of Adolescence Details ISBN0415052289 Author Margaret Robinson Short Title FAMILY TRANSFORMATION THROUGH Language English ISBN-10 0415052289 ISBN-13 9780415052283 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1993 Imprint Routledge Subtitle A Systemic Approach Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1927 Edition 1st Illustrations black & white illustrations Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780415052283 UK Release Date 1993-03-25 AU Release Date 1993-03-25 NZ Release Date 1993-03-25 Pages 368 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1993-03-25 DEWEY 306.89 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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