The Building Healthy Families Model

Psychoeducational Practice with Children of Divorce

Bibliographic Data

ID19464792
AuthorsMichael Slavkin (Indiana University, corresponding author), Michael Lawrence Slavkin
Year2000
Volume32
Issue3-4
Pages1-17
Publication date2000-06-13
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Divorce & Remarriage (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1050-2556 • E-ISSN: 1540-4811
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1300/j087v32n03_01
OpenAlexW1513017642
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited9

Previous research has indicated the need for some children to seek psychoeducational assistance following the separation or divorce of their parents. This study examines the efficacy of a psychoeducational program designed to reduce the negative implications of marital discord and to teach children effective strategies for dealing with divorce. Six hundred fifty-two children and adolescents participated in programming. An equal number of male and female participants were included. The results show that the Building Healthy Families program was helpful in teaching children and adolescents about the changing roles of family members and about positive coping skills following parental separation. The program also identified interesting perceptions of youth regarding their relationships with parents and siblings following a divorce. The results of the study offer interesting suggestions for therapists and clinicians working with children and adolescents going through a parental separation or divorce

Developmental psychology · Perception · Child Therapy and Development · Clinical Psychology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Family Support in Illness · Psychology

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