ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book emphasizes the complex and enriching nature of sibling relationships. It is perhaps not surprising that the book explores the transgenerational influence of family relationships and the emotional sequelae of loss on same-generation siblings and the subsequent impact on the next generation. It is the authors' view that different perspectives and the interface between them provide a fuller understanding of sibling relationships. That is, it seems increasingly necessary to draw on different sources of knowledge, as well as understanding the different ways this knowledge is gathered and analysed. The difference between general findings and what is specific to an individual highlights the tension between research and clinical work. But people feel, increasingly, that the different perspectives should inform the good practice.
