Overview

A long-overdue guide to assist parents in minimising the damage to their children before, during and after divorce. What makes this book different and invaluable is that the uncompromising authors refuse to sugar-coat their detailed, practical advice. They present their material with authority, and wisdom. Topics include: What adults can expect from a custody battle; What emotions arise in themselves and their children; How to answer their children's questions; How and why to put the child's needs first; With blueprint mapping out a child's needs for emotional health and well-being; Need for extra vigilance toward children during times of adult transition; How to soften the custody battle; The hidden needs of children; Dealing with uncooperative spouse.

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Author:   Nadir Baksh, Psy.D (Nadir Baksh) ,  Laurie Murphy, Ph.D. (Laurie Murphy)
Publisher:   Hohm Press,U.S.
Imprint:   Hohm Press,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 21.60cm
ISBN:  

9781890772734

ISBN 10:   1890772739
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   01 August 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

In the Best Interest of the Child; How Do I Turn in My Title as an Adult?; Divorce is Some Nasty Business; Deadwood and Other Flotation Devices; Respect, Discipline and Other Archaic Concepts; Do You Know Where Your Children Are?; One More for Dinner; When Did Childhood Get to Re So Stressful?; Child Custody Battles and Other Acts of Deception; Garbage and Heavy Suitcases; A Good Fight Sometimes Goes Fifteen Rounds; Check, Please!; Conspiring Minds Want to Know; So I Have to Be Nice?; Enough, Already; There is Nothing Funny About This; Or This; Kid Wisdom; Light Reading; Acceptance and Other Sorrows; Support Groups & Services; Index.

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Dr Nadir Baksh is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist practising in Stuart, Florida for over twenty-three years. He has been awarded Diplomate and Fellow status in a number of areas. Along with his clinical psychology practice, Dr Baksh has rendered expert opinion testimony in both criminal and civil matters including child custody cases. Laurie Elizabeth Murphy, Ph.D. has worked as a counsellor with marital and family issues since 1988. She is the mother of four grown children.

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