The book gives practical advice on dilemmas such as dealing with new grandparents and former spouses, relating to children from a previous marriage, coping with feelings of loss, asserting the need for flexibility, helping stepchildren of different ages adjust to various situations, discipling stepchildren, and resolving legal and financial disputes.

This practical review of therapy work with step-families begins with the premise that the step-family must be initially viewed as different from a traditional nuclear family, not inferior. The therapist co- authors review particular therapeutic techniques, including: integration, dealing with differ

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