For The Children's Sake:: Parenting Together after the Marriage Ends - Softcover

Dozier, Brenda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059531726X ISBN 13: 9780595317264

Publisher: iUniverse, 2004

Synopsis

Dr. Brenda Dozier has been my number one choice for the referral of my most challenging couples and families. I am so glad that she has taken the time to share her wit and wisdom in For the Children's Sake -Peggy Thorton, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist"For The Children's Sake Dr. Brenda Dozier combined her knowledge of child development and divorce by offering parents practical ways to lessen the pain divorce causes their children."-William L. Stutts, Ph.D., Licensed Child Psychologist"This little book is a BIG, straight-forward primer that all parents who are divorcing must read!"-Deborah L. Moffett, Ph.D., Psy.D.Divorce hurts children. Divorce is ranked number two on the most significant life events chart. For children, teens, and college-age children, only the death of a parent is rated as more traumatizing. The degree of the pain, however, is related to the conflict between the parents. For The Children's Sake will explain how children at all stages and ages deal with divorce. You will hear testimonies from children who have sat in Dr. Dozier's therapy office and those words of wisdom will help motivate you to parent together after the marriage ends.Down-to-earth suggestions will help you determine when to seek professional help for you and/or your children.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Brenda Dozier is a 16 year veteran of family therapy. As a therapist, her specialty is working with children and families after divorce strikes and she trains other counselors how to help parents help their children. As a divorced parent, Dr. Dozier knows the challenges of continued parenting. She lives in Auburn, Alabama where she has a private practice.

About this edition

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 059531726X
• ISBN 13: 9780595317264
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 52