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The Effects Of Divorce On Children And Adolescents, Rachelle A. Haker
The Effects Of Divorce On Children And Adolescents, Rachelle A. Haker
Graduate Research Papers
This research paper focuses on the effects of divorce on children and adolescents. Based on a review of literature, there are many short-term and long-term effects including emotional, behavioral, and physical issues. Children and adolescents vary in adjustment to divorce depending on multiple factors such as communication, conflict, and parental adjustment. The stages that children and adolescents of divorce go through depend on one's developmental stage and gender. Counselors can greatly influence how children and adolescents adjust to divorce.
Understanding Grief And Loss With Children From Divorced Families, Angela C. Meyer
Understanding Grief And Loss With Children From Divorced Families, Angela C. Meyer
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to present information about how grief and loss affect children from divorced families. Divorce can be just as traumatic as the death of a loved one, and the divorce rate continually increases every year. Two models of grief and how they apply to children of divorce are presented, as well as an explanation the process of grief in relation to divorce. Finally, this researcher identifies prevention and intervention techniques that schools and the whole community can use to aid children through the grief process of divorce.
Divorce : A Guide For Counselors Assisting Children Of Divorce, Roxann R. Scheffert
Divorce : A Guide For Counselors Assisting Children Of Divorce, Roxann R. Scheffert
Graduate Research Papers
Clinicians must be aware of the presenting problems of children of divorce and effective techniques and interventions when working with this targeted population. The purpose of this paper was to provide various interventions and practical guidelines when working with children of divorce.