One in four children experiences the separation/divorce of their parents by the time they reach 16 years. When parents separate levels of conflict can be high and significant changes in family relationships continue to take place over time. Whilst in emotional distress themselves, parents often manage to pay attention to the needs of their children and it is this parental support that helps children and young people through this transition. However, when emotions are heightened for the adults, there are occasions when the needs of the children can easily be overlooked. Throughout this time of turmoil and bereavement, it is often the school that provides the children with a secure base. This practical resource will provide schools, parents and professionals working with parents and children with a comprehensive understanding of the needs of children and how it is possible to work with them and their families to face the challenging times in their lives.
Part 1 Conceptual framework and generic theory Part 2 The separation and divorce processPart 3 The relationships between family and school according to the stages in the family life cyclePart 4 Age and stage reactions to separation and divorcePart 5 Repartnering Part 6 What we have learned from parents, children, teachers, counsellors and othersPart 7 What schools can do: a whole school approach Part 8 Keeping an open mind in practice
Arlene Vetere, Emilia Dowling, Norway) Vetere, Arlene (Professor of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, VID Specialized University, Oslo, UK) Dowling, Emilia (chartered clinical psychologist and systemic family psychotherapist, member of the Institute of Family Therapy and formerly Head of Child Psychology at the Tavistock Clinic, London
Arlene Vetere, Emilia Dowling, Norway) Vetere, Arlene (Professor of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, VID Specialized University, Oslo, UK) Dowling, Emilia (chartered clinical psychologist and systemic family psychotherapist, member of the Institute of Family Therapy and formerly Head of Child Psychology at the Tavistock Clinic, London
Arlene Vetere, Emilia Dowling, Norway) Vetere, Arlene (Professor of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, VID Specialized University, Oslo, UK) Dowling, Emilia (chartered clinical psychologist and systemic family psychotherapist, member of the Institute of Family Therapy and formerly Head of Child Psychology at the Tavistock Clinic, London
Arlene Vetere, Emilia Dowling, Norway) Vetere, Arlene (Professor of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, VID Specialized University, Oslo, UK) Dowling, Emilia (chartered clinical psychologist and systemic family psychotherapist, member of the Institute of Family Therapy and formerly Head of Child Psychology at the Tavistock Clinic, London