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Book SynopsisI heartily recommend Sibling Development.--CFLE Network Newsletter (National Council on Family Relations)
Sibling relationships have a major influence on a person''s development and behavior, yet, until now the topic has been seriously underrepresented in the professional literature.
Sibling Development: Implications for Mental Health Practitioners addresses this gap by examining the range of developmental, clinical, and cultural issues related to sibling relationships. It highlights positive sibling relationships as a source of strength and resilience; at the other end of the spectrum, it addresses sibling abuse, a dangerous and underdiagnosed condition. It demonstrates the crucial support that siblings can provide each other in families experiencing mental illness, substance abuse, divorce, and other stressors. It also considers issues of cultural and ethnic diversity, gender, disability, and sexual orientation as they relate to siblings and
