ISBN:
082612562X
,
9780826125620
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xxii, 263 p)
,
ill
Edition:
2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Marriage at Midlife : Counseling Strategies and Analytical Tools
DDC:
306.810973
Keywords:
Married people Psychology
;
Middle-aged persons Psychology
;
Marriage
;
Marriage counseling
Abstract:
Contributors. Preface. Chapter 1: Guiding Perspectives and Analytical Tools. Defining the "Centerstage" Marriage. The Empty Nest-an Empty Metaphor?. Our Research: How Did We Learn About Centerstage Marriages?. Five Couples: Five Different Challenges. How to Use This Book. A Guiding Perspective: Communicating Across the Life course. Accounting for Differences among Clients: Culture, Gender, and Religion. Understanding Centerstage Couples: Three Frameworks. "Best Practices" of Centerstage Couples. Concluding Thoughts: Remodeling the Empty Nest. References. PART 1: RECOUPLING
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Guiding Perspectives and Analytical Tools; Defining the "Centerstage" Marriage; Our Research: How Did We Learn About Centerstage Marriages?; Five Couples: Five Different Challenges; This Book's Organization; A Guiding Perspective: Communicating Across the Life Course; Accounting for Differences Among Clients: Culture, Gender, and Religion; Understanding Centerstage Couples: Three Frameworks; Best Practices of Centerstage Couples; Concluding Thoughts: Remodeling the Empty Nest; References; PART I: RECOUPLING: OPTIMIZING RELATIONAL PROCESSES
Description / Table of Contents:
2 Improving Communication3 Forgiving Past Transgressions; 4 Finding New and Meaningful Activities; PART II: RETOOLING: ADAPTING TO MIDLIFE EVENTS; 5 New Career Directions: Coping With Job Loss and Returning to School; 6 Managing Boundaries: Boomerang Kids, Adult Children, and Grandparenting; 7 Relocation at Midlife: Marking a New Era; 8 Illness and Caregiving; 9 Reimagining the Empty Nest: Helping Clients Think Differently; Appendix: Resources; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; L; M; O; P; R; S; T;
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Permalink
