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Becoming A Stepfamily: Patterns of Development in Remarried Families (Gestalt Institute of Cleveland Book Series),Used
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What determines whether stepfamilies remain together? What helps stepfamilies overcomes the difficulties of remarriage and become mutually supportive family units? How can mental health professionals better support this development? This book brings both clarity and depth to the unique and complex dynamics of remarried families. Patricia Papernow draws on interviews with over 100 stepfamily members, uptodate research, a solid theoretical framework, and an empathic clinical sensibility to present an insightful model of stepfamily development, the Stepfamily Cycle. This details account of the sages of forming a lasting, cohesive group is richly illustrated by stepfamily members' own stories.Becoming a Stepfamily describes the developmental challenges involved in building nourishing, reliable relationships between stepparents and stepchildren, in the newly married couple, and between different family groups who must learn to live together in a remarried family. Papernow discusses the factors that influence the pace and ease of development, and she provides four full length case studies illustrating the varied paths through the stepfamily cycle to the successful remarried life.The author offers therapists, clergy, school personnel, and others involved with stepfamilies a range of effective interventions, including preventive, educational, and clinical approaches. She provides practical guidance for helping family members deal constructively with the differing attachments of children to their biological parents and stepparents, assisting stepparents as they cope with feeling excluded from the powerful biological parentchild bond, and guiding biological parents torn between their spouse's need for intimacy and privacy and their children's needs for support and attention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Becoming A Stepfamily'? A: The book focuses on the dynamics of remarried families, exploring how stepfamilies can develop supportive relationships and overcome challenges unique to their structure.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Becoming A Stepfamily'? A: The author is Patricia Papernow, who draws on extensive research and interviews with stepfamily members to provide insights into stepfamily development.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the Stepfamily Cycle, developmental challenges, relationship building between stepparents and stepchildren, and effective interventions for mental health professionals.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 448 pages.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have signs of wear but is still in a readable state.
- Q: Is 'Becoming A Stepfamily' suitable for mental health professionals? A: Yes, the book offers practical guidance and interventions that can assist therapists, clergy, and school personnel in supporting stepfamilies.
- Q: When was 'Becoming A Stepfamily' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1993.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include real-life examples? A: Yes, it includes four full-length case studies and personal stories from stepfamily members, illustrating various paths through the stepfamily cycle.
- Q: What interventions does the author suggest for stepparents? A: The author provides a range of interventions to help stepparents cope with feelings of exclusion and navigate the dynamics between biological parents and children.