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Synopsis
The author proceed to regard stepfamilies as different-not better or worse-than the nuclear family for successful therapy. While it is designed to be concise, the book offers a comprehensive look at this topic. The Vishers have crafted a text that will be equally useful to therapists working with stepfamilies, those unfamiliar with the field, and as a text for therapy training programs |o
Booknews
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 difference and unrealistic beliefs, life- cycle discrepancies, power issues, loyalty conflicts, interventions, and helping children to adjust to loss and change. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)