Group Work with Children of Divorse

Group Work with Children of Divorce is a comprehensive, 62 page manual for anyone wanting to conduct a support group program for children experiencing a parental divorce. Included is everything needed to begin and facilitate a successful divorce group program in a variety of settings. Over 700 copies of this manual have been purchased for use throughout the United States in order to assist children experiencing divorce.

Through the use of their own drawing and words, the introduction explores common feelings experienced by children whose parents divorce. A comprehensive review of the literature is also included in the introduction.

The next section of the manual reviews the topic of starting a group in settings such as schools, community mental health centers, the courts and through community education. Sample letters and information for parents are also included.

A total of eight session outlines are included. Each session is clearly detailed with a purpose, the materials needed, and notes to the therapist. All of the handouts are included as are drawings and information from children who have been through the program.

The final section includes information on a follow up group for parents as well as a selected bibliography on the topic of children and divorce. Group Work with Children of Divorce will be a welcome addition to the library of any professional working with children.