Divorce: Causes and Consequences (Current Perspectives in Psychology)
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The Great Divorce
What if anyone in Hell could take a bus trip to Heaven and stay there forever if they wanted to? In The Great Divorce C. S. Lewis again employs his formidable talent for fable and allegory. The writer finds himself in Hell boarding a bus bound for Heaven. The amazing opportunity is that anyone who wants to stay in Heaven, can. This is the starting point for an extraordinary meditation upon good and evil, grace and judgment. Lewis's revolutionary idea is the discovery that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside. In Lewis's own words, "If we insist on keeping Hell (or even earth) we shall not see Heaven: if we accept Heaven we shall not be able to retain even the smallest and most intimate souvenirs of Hell."Read more... [The Great Divorce]
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Divorce Empowerment: What You Need To Know, Do, And Say
DIVORCE EMPOWERMENT is a comprehensive, take-charge manual of cost-effective, ready-to-apply divorce expertise and insights. It is designed for the millions of Americans fearing, facing, or recovering from marital breakup and for divorce professionals who want an inclusive, yet easy-to-understand, resource for their clients. This book guides readers through all facets of divorce with essential legal and financial facts, practical strategies, empowerment techniques, and healing exercises. Cross-references, cited at the end of relevant sections, take readers effortlessly from any page to related information elsewhere in the book. Specially designed "Organizers" simplify tough tasks and facilitate the implementation of successful financial, legal, and psychological strategies. The "Terms Of Divorce" Glossary of over 325 entries enables readers to communicate in "legalese" with confidence. An innovative "Customizing Guide" walks readers through how to adapt for their home states the specific points, terms, and names introduced in the detailed legal model.Read more... [Divorce Empowerment: What You Need To Know, Do, And Say]
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Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce
An internationally renowned authority on children and divorce reveals the latest research-based strategies for helping children survive and thrive before, during, and long after their parents divorce. The breakup of a family can have an enduring impact on children. But as Dr. JoAnne Pedro-Carroll explains with clarity and compassion in this powerful book, parents can positively alter the immediate and long-term effects of divorce on their children. The key is proven, emotionally intelligent parenting strategies that promote children's emotional health, resilience, and ability to lead satisfying lives. Over the past three decades, Pedro-Carroll has worked with families in transition, conducted research, and developed and directed award- winning, court-endorsed programs that have helped thousands of families navigate divorce and its aftermath. Now she shares practical, research- based advice that helps parents: ?gain a deeper understanding of what their children are experiencing ?develop emotionally intelligent parenting strategies with the critical combination of boundless love and appropriate limits on behavior ?reduce conflict with a former spouse and protect children from conflict's damaging effects ?learn what recent brain research reveals about stress and children's developing capabilities Filled with the voices and drawings of children and the stories of families, Putting Children First delivers a positive vision for a future of hope and healing.Tags: child custody divorce
