ABSTRACT

Studies the differences between stepfamilies and nuclear families, and the adjustments and stresses families face as a result of remarriage.   Demonstrates numerous therapeutic models with techniques which may be used in individual or group therapy Special attention given to the problems of children in stepfamilies.

chapter 1|12 pages

Cultural Characteristics of Stepfamilies

chapter 2|21 pages

Structural Characteristics of Stepfamilies

chapter 3|14 pages

Research in Stepfamily Relationships

chapter 5|17 pages

Working with Women in Stepfamilies

chapter 7|12 pages

Working with Men in Stepfamilies

chapter 8|20 pages

Recoupling—stepfamily couples

chapter 9|21 pages

Working with Stepfamily Couples

chapter 10|19 pages

Children in Stepfamilies

chapter 11|26 pages

Working with Stepchildren

chapter 12|16 pages

Stepfamilies

chapter 13|29 pages

Working with Stepfamilies

chapter 14|9 pages

Overview