Navigating Family Estrangement: Helping Adults Understand and Manage the Challenges of Family Estrangement

Author:   Karl Melvin
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781032423104


Pages:   188
Publication Date:   28 June 2024
Format:   Hardback
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Family estrangement and the stigma attached to it are complex phenomena affecting a great number of people in various ways. In response, Navigating Family Estrangement offers a deep dive into the reality of being estranged in contemporary society. This practical guide looks at how to effectively help estranged adults achieve better outcomes from a variety of perspectives. The author explores the difficulties of working with estrangement, including professional roadblocks such as the six biases that prevent connecting with a client's experience. He delves into the unique seven-step Estrangement Inquiry Model that aims to provide important insight into a client's family history, map out the present estrangement dynamic, and highlight the types of interventions to support their needs. Combining research from a range of different fields with the author's decade of clinical experience, the book is supplemented with five comprehensive case studies to demonstrate the practical strategies that address estrangement challenges. This book offers a clear and collaborative approach to a topic that will be relevant for a range of professionals, including psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and social workers.

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Author:   Karl Melvin
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.539kg
ISBN:  

9781032423104


ISBN 10:   1032423102
Pages:   188
Publication Date:   28 June 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

PART 1: THE NEVER-ENDING STORY 1. CONTEXT AND COMPLEXITY 2. SIGNS AND LABELS 3. THE IMPACT TRIAD 4. REFLECTIONS ON RECONCILIATIONS PART 2: THE SUPPORT DILEMMA 5. THERAPEUTIC ROADBLOCKS 6. EXPLORING WHAT WORKS PART 3: NAVIGATING ESTRANGEMENT 7. THE MODEL 8. THE TOOLBOX PART 4: CASE STUDIES 9. LIVING ON THE EDGE (PARENTAL/SIBLING ESTRANGEMENT) 10. THE PEOPLE VS. ESTRANGEMENT (ADULT SON ESTRANGEMENT) 11. THE LONG GOODBYE (PARENTAL ESTRANGEMENT) 12. PERPETUALLY SORRY (SIBLING ESTRANGEMENT) 13. GRIEF AND GRIEVANCES (ADULT DAUGHTER ESTRANGEMENT) 14. CONCLUSION: WIDENING THE ESTRANGEMENT LENS

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'Estrangement is so common and yet so stigmatised, so to read a work on this subject is refreshing. Karl has managed to provide such a valuable insight for professionals and interested parties, with an intense and detailed study of the phenomenon. His own first-hand knowledge shines through and brings authenticity to a difficult and distressing societal reality. This book is a tool for anybody who wants to better understand estrangement and find ways of counselling and healing.' Jo Spain, bestselling author and screenwriter ‘In sharing his expertise on this important and often hidden topic, Karl Melvin's compassion shines through each page. This book will be helpful to so many people. Karl Melvin explores the complex topic of family estrangement with kindness and compassion. Whether you have personal experience, or support people in a professional capacity, or perhaps both - this book is a must read.’ Dr. Lucy Blake, Family Estrangement expert and author of No Family is Perfect ‘An important and refreshing addition to the emerging estrangement literature, Karl Melvin writes with authority and heart.’ Dr Kylie Agllias, University of Newcastle and author of Family Estrangement: A Matter of Perspective ‘Karl Melvin's book is essential reading for anyone navigating family estrangement. As an expert working in the field, Melvin's compassion and attention to detail provides a comprehensive and thoughtful guide to help them through this difficult experience. This is a must-read.’ Stella O'Malley, Psychotherapist and author of What Your Teen is Trying to Tell You


'Estrangement is so common and yet so stigmatised, so to read a work on this subject is refreshing. Karl has managed to provide such a valuable insight for professionals and interested parties, with an intense and detailed study of the phenomenon. His own first-hand knowledge shines through and brings authenticity to a difficult and distressing societal reality. This book is a tool for anybody who wants to better understand estrangement and find ways of counselling and healing.' Jo Spain, bestselling author and screenwriter 'In sharing his expertise on this important and often hidden topic, Karl Melvin's compassion shines through each page. This book will be helpful to so many people. Karl Melvin explores the complex topic of family estrangement with kindness and compassion. Whether you have personal experience, or support people in a professional capacity, or perhaps both – this book is a must read.' Dr. Lucy Blake, Family Estrangement expert and author of No Family is Perfect 'An important and refreshing addition to the emerging estrangement literature, Karl Melvin writes with authority and heart.' Dr Kylie Agllias, University of Newcastle and author of Family Estrangement: A Matter of Perspective 'Karl Melvin's book is essential reading for anyone navigating family estrangement. As an expert working in the field, Melvin's compassion and attention to detail provides a comprehensive and thoughtful guide to help them through this difficult experience. This is a must-read.' Stella O'Malley, Psychotherapist and author of What Your Teen is Trying to Tell You


Author Information

Karl Melvin is a psychotherapist and Family Estrangement expert. As well as running a busy practice, he delivers training globally to both estranged adults and professionals who are seeking a comprehensive understanding of complex family issues. Originally from Dublin, he lives in the West of Ireland with his wife and two sons and can be contacted via his website for therapy, workshops and seminars, and media requests: www.karlmelvin.com.

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