Description
Book SynopsisThe book shows how children are affected by conflict, explores why they respond to conflict in different ways, and provides clear, practical guidance on the best ways to ameliorate the effects.
Trade Review"An excellent work that provides convincing evidence about why parents' unresolved fights can harm children, how that harm occurs, and what can be done about it." Professor Philip Cowan, University of California, Berkeley, USA
"This book provides a very clear summary of the latest research and interventions for families exposed to inter-parental conflict. A must-have resource for practitioners, students and policy makers alike." Professor Leslie Leve, University of Oregon, USA
Table of ContentsConflict in context; Understanding different types of conflict; The impact of inter-parental conflict on children; How does inter-parental conflict affect children?; Risk and resilience: why are some children affected more than others?; Review of conflict-based interventions for couples; Implications for practice - How to help families; Conclusions and recommendations.
