The Core Ingredients in the Treatments of Stepfamilies

Discusses the interventions that stepfamily couples report to be the most helpful in dealing with the challenges that they encounter. These include validation and normalization of stepfamily life, psychoeducation, development of a parenting coalition, reduction of feelings of helplessness, and stren...

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Published inThe Family journal (Alexandria, Va.) Vol. 2; no. 3; p. 208
Main Authors Visher, Emily B, Visher, John S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1994
Subjects
Counselor Role
Divorce
Family Relationship
Higher Education
Intervention
Parent Child Relationship
Parent Role
Stepfamily
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Summary:Discusses the interventions that stepfamily couples report to be the most helpful in dealing with the challenges that they encounter. These include validation and normalization of stepfamily life, psychoeducation, development of a parenting coalition, reduction of feelings of helplessness, and strengthening the couple relationship. (JPS)
ISSN:1066-4807