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The Truth About Children and Divorce: Dealing with the Emotions so You and Your Children Can Thrive
 
 
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The Truth About Children and Divorce: Dealing with the Emotions so You and Your Children Can Thrive (Hardcover)

by Ph.D., Robert E. Emery (Author) "The telephone call was typical of many that I receive as a marriage therapist and mediator..." (more)
Key Phrases: distant divorce, cooperative divorce, angry divorce, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Alternate Mondays (more...)
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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Psychology professor Emery knows firsthand how difficult divorce can be for children. He has an adult daughter from his first marriage, and while he regrets some of his behavior with regard to his ex-wife, he also recognizes that he and his former spouse were effective parents. When there are children, a divorce doesn't end a husband-wife relationship. Emery believes too many couples say they don't want their children hurt by their divorce, but the children still end up stuck in the middle, almost always facing discomfort. So, Emery writes, "The first order of business is negotiating a working relationship with your ex." Emery explains how to establish and develop the foundation of a co-parenting partnership by understanding emotions, managing anger and setting boundaries. Drawing on examples from his clients, he elaborates upon how individuals can agree on custody arrangements, schedules, discipline and other issues. In a relaxed style, Emery elucidates a very stressful subject. He doesn't sugarcoat the situation; one of his examples is about a vindictive couple whose children are hurt by their anger over the failed marriage. His book will benefit parents going through divorce, as well as attorneys and therapists who work with divorcing parents and their children.
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Product Description
Nationally recognized expert Robert Emery applies his twenty-five years of experience as a researcher, therapist, and mediator to offer parents a new roadmap to divorce—never before laid out for general readers. Dr. Emery shows how our powerful emotions, and the way we handle them, shape how we divorce—and whether our children suffer or thrive in the long run. His message is hopeful, yet realistic—divorce is invariably painful, but parents can help promote their children’s resiliency. With compassion and authority, Dr. Emery explains:

• Why it is so hard to really make divorce work
• How anger and fighting can keep people from really separating
• Why legal matters should be one of the last tasks
• Why parental love and authority can be the best “therapy” for kids

One million children are affected by divorce each year. This unique book combines the compelling guidance of a renowned researcher and the sensitivity of a practicing therapist and divorced father to help parents and children emerge strong, independent, and ready to move into a new, fulfilling phase of life.

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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Viking Adult (August 19, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0670032875
  • ISBN-13: 978-0670032877
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #127,274 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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