Kids' Divorce Workbook: A Practical Guide That Helps Kids Understand Divorce Happens to the Nicest Kids [Library Binding]

Michael S. Prokop (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1986

This workbook is designed to complement "Divorce Happens To The Nicest Kids" as it helps kids understand their parents' divorce and themselves. It is designed to improve coping skills and confidence levels as kids become more aware of their positive aspects and inner strengths.

A fun workbook that includes drawing, coloring, and matching activities. It has been successfully used by parents and counselors in group and individual therapy.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a great source of comfort to children while they learn to cope and adjust to their new family life..." -- Carolyn Chapman, M.S., divorced parent, teacher, San Diego City Schools

"the book and workbook are informed,lovingly done and go right to the heart of a crying need. Prokop has rendered a great service in articulating and challenging the unspoken fears of children of divorce." -- Salvarore Caronite, Ph.D., divorced parent, Associate Professor of Psychology, Kent State University

"this is an extremely helpful workbook that personalizes the text for children...provides warm support, understanding, and reassurance." -- Dr. Edward Amicucci, clinical psychologist, Associated Psychiatrist, Youngstown, Ohio

About the Author

Michael S. Prokop is currently a consulting psychologist with Kent State University, Warren City Schools and The Developmental Clinic of Warren, Ohio. He graduated with honors from Kent State University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and earned a Master's degree in School Psychology from Bowing Green State University. For the past eighteen years he has been providing individual and group psychotherapy for children with divorced and separated parents. He frequently lectures and provides workshops concerning divorce, relaxation therapy, and positive mental health.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 96 pages
• Publisher: Alegra House Pubs (October 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093387927X
• ISBN-13: 978-0933879270
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,946,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book for my 6 year old, March 28, 2008

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Jennifer A. Duffy (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids' Divorce Workbook : A Practical Guide That Helps Kids Understand Divorce Happens to the Nicest Kids (revised) (Paperback)

My six-year-old daughter loves this workbook. I think it is because it started out with questions about things OTHER than divorce, like "list three things that make you happy," and "draw a picture of you doing something you love." It eased into the more emotionally-charged issues, so by the time we got to them, she was comfortable with the process. I would recommend it, and the companion book for adults.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for therapists, April 22, 2010

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David P. Diana - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids' Divorce Workbook : A Practical Guide That Helps Kids Understand Divorce Happens to the Nicest Kids (revised) (Paperback)

A practical and helpful resource for counselors and therapists working with children of divorce. Other helpful books on this topic include:

Creative Interventions for Children of Divorce

Dinosaurs Divorce

5.0 out of 5 stars love this book, May 22, 2009

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Denise Filley (Overland Park, KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids' Divorce Workbook : A Practical Guide That Helps Kids Understand Divorce Happens to the Nicest Kids (revised) (Paperback)

I have used this book for years and loved it in my clinical work with children and families. I have used it adaptively in group setting work in schools and other settings for divorce groups as well. Super resource.

You may want to try these as well:Creative Interventions for Children of DivorceAssessment and Treatment Activities for Children, Adolescents, and Families: Practitioners Share Their Most Effective TechniquesCreative Interventions for Troubled Children & Youth