Bøger af Emily B. Visher

Studies the differences between stepfamilies and nuclear families, and the adjustments and stresses families face as a result of remarriage.

Attempts to guide readers towards forming the remarried family, considering such issues as former spouses, new grandparents, and legal issues involving custody, visitation, adoption and financial arrangements.

This practical review of therapy work with step-families begins with the premise that the step-family must be initially viewed as different from a traditional nuclear family, not inferior. The therapist co- authors review particular therapeutic techniques, including: integration, dealing with diffe