| Description |
xviii, 254 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
The family therapy and counseling series |
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Family therapy and counseling series.
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| Contents |
Prologue: Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legendary Creatures -- Pt. I. Overview, Trends, Historical Perspectives, and Issues -- 1. Out of Sync in a Married, Mothering World -- 2. How Did We Get Here? Trends and Concepts -- 3. Stepping out of Silence: The Transformation of Susan -- 4. The Developing Midlife Woman: Setting the Stage -- 5. Midlife Divorce for Women in a Married World -- 6. Childless in a Mothering World -- 7. Summary of Part I -- Pt. II. Telling Life Stories: Constructions, Narratives, and Beliefs -- 8. Paralyzing or Empowering: The Power of Socially Constructed Beliefs -- 9. Out on a Limb: Beliefs About Role Exit and Transition -- 10. The Women Speak -- Pt. III. A Relational Constructionist Approach -- 11. Sponsoring, Re-storying, and Fostering Connection -- 12. No Time Is a Good Time for Goodbye: The Case of Sara -- 13. Epilogue: Looking to the Future -- App. Interview Guide |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-239) and index |
| Subject |
Childlessness -- Psychological aspects.
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Divorce -- Psychological aspects.
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Divorced women -- Mental health.
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Middle-aged women -- Mental health.
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Solution-focused therapy.
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| LC no. |
2007030586 |
| ISBN |
0415955858 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9780415955850 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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