Divorce & New Beginnings: A Complete Guide to Recovery, Solo Parenting, Co-Parenting, and Stepfamilies [Paperback]

Genevieve Clapp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2000

A timely revision of a compassionate guide to the practical and emotional aspects of divorce

The first edition of Divorce and New Beginnings helped countless men and women emerge from ruptured relationships and build new lives. Enriched with new insights uncovered by researchers and in the author's work with over 2,000 families, this sensitive guidebook provides a wealth of proven coping skills to help you weather the difficult times and eventually build new beginnings--for yourself and, if you have them, your children.

Genevieve Clapp is with you every step of the way as you deal with and recover from your divorce, addressing your daily problems and long-term concerns with a real-world practicality. Utilizing numerous case studies and coping tools, Clapp provides you with a road map of what lies ahead, including tips on navigating problematic situations such as choosing a lawyer and dealing with anger and anxiety. Geared directly to your specific needs, Divorce and New Beginnings will help you nurture healthy, committed relationships and successful stepfamilies, protect your children, and build a rewarding new life.
* Includes updated information on co-parenting and new romantic relationships
* Offers hundreds of practical suggestions and effective coping strategies based on the findings and collective insights of experts
* Features a strong focus on children and divorce, with a step-by-step guide on fostering their long-term adjustment

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

A timely revision of a compassionate guide to the practical and emotional aspects of divorce

The first edition of Divorce and New Beginnings helped countless men and women emerge from ruptured relationships and build new lives. Enriched with new insights uncovered by researchers and in the author's work with over 2,000 families, this sensitive guidebook provides a wealth of proven coping skills to help you weather the difficult times and eventually build new beginnings—for yourself and, if you have them, your children.

Genevieve Clapp is with you every step of the way as you deal with and recover from your divorce, addressing your daily problems and long-term concerns with a real-world practicality. Utilizing numerous case studies and coping tools, Clapp provides you with a road map of what lies ahead, including tips on navigating problematic situations such as choosing a lawyer and dealing with anger and anxiety. Geared directly to your specific needs, Divorce and New Beginnings will help you nurture healthy, committed relationships and successful stepfamilies, protect your children, and build a rewarding new life.

• Includes updated information on co-parenting and new romantic relationships
• Offers hundreds of practical suggestions and effective coping strategies based on the findings and collective insights of experts
• Features a strong focus on children and divorce, with a step-by-step guide on fostering their long-term adjustment

About the Author

GENEVIEVE CLAPP, PhD, is a counselor with the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, and works exclusively with separated and divorced parents with child custody disputes, co-parenting problems, or stepfamily problems. She has worked as a divorce mediator and has taught both graduate seminars and undergraduate courses at California State University and Arizona State University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 382 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (August 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471326488
• ISBN-13: 978-0471326489
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Stepparenting & Blended Families

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive divorce survival guide, July 28, 2008

By 

Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
(HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Divorce & New Beginnings: A Complete Guide to Recovery, Solo Parenting, Co-Parenting, and Stepfamilies (Paperback)

This is an ambitious book. Author Genevieve Clapp, Ph.D., tackles the divorce process from the practical to the emotional. She guides you through the initial breakup, the intense emotional aftermath, the return to single life and the challenges facing stepfamilies. Dr. Clapp also gives solid, actionable advice about co-parenting and helping your children handle the rupture in their lives. Although the book is hampered by endless repetition, and the constant citation of studies and research, this same weakness enables you to use it as a reference. You can read only the chapters that pertain to your situation and still get all the necessary information. getAbstract recommends Clapp's all-inclusive guide to anyone contemplating a breakup, in the midst of a divorce, or newly single.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Covers all bases, February 13, 2005

By 

Allme (Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Divorce & New Beginnings: A Complete Guide to Recovery, Solo Parenting, Co-Parenting, and Stepfamilies (Paperback)

This book is a one-stop source for a very difficult reason to read a book...it's definately not to kill time. Since no one wants to read a book on how to divorce and start over...it's good that someone (Genevieve Clapp) took the time to make it organized and easy. Another good thing about this book is that it makes you evaluate or re-evaluate the decision to ever marry again. I think single women even considering marrying an 'at risk' guy should read it to see if it's worth the trouble.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource for Those Going Through A Divorce, July 25, 2006

By 

L. Kruger "Love 2 Read" (Kennesaw, ga United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Divorce & New Beginnings: A Complete Guide to Recovery, Solo Parenting, Co-Parenting, and Stepfamilies (Paperback)

My Mom picked up this book for me at a yard sale when I was in the very early phases of my seperation & divorce and I can't tell you what a lifesaver it was for me!
It's a great all around resource that covers the many different aspects of divorce/divorce recover, and even some good basic advice on what to expect during the worst part of a divorce - the legal wrangeling phase. The book also has lots of good information on how to help your kids during through the challenging times of a divorce.
I have given copy after copy to people who are going through divorces and they have all found it useful.