For the Children's Sake:: Parenting Together After the Marriage Ends
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"Dr. Brenda Dozier has been my number one choice for the referral of my most challenging couples and families. I am so glad that she has taken the time to share her wit and wisdom in For the Children's Sake "-Peggy Thorton, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
"For The Children's Sake Dr. Brenda Dozier combined her knowledge of child development and divorce by offering parents practical ways to lessen the pain divorce causes their children."-William L. Stutts, Ph.D., Licensed Child Psychologist
"This little book is a BIG, straight-forward primer that all parents who are divorcing must read!"-Deborah L. Moffett, Ph.D., Psy.D.
Divorce hurts children. Divorce is ranked number two on the most significant life events chart. For children, teens, and college-age children, only the death of a parent is rated as more traumatizing. The degree of the pain, however, is related to the conflict between the parents.
For The Children's Sake will explain how children at all stages and ages deal with divorce. You will hear testimonies from children who have sat in Dr. Dozier's therapy office and those words of wisdom will help motivate you to parent together after the marriage ends.
Down-to-earth suggestions will help you determine when to seek professional help for you and/or your children.
Brenda Dozier PhD LMFT LPC
Dr. Brenda Dozier is a 16 year veteran of family therapy. As a therapist, her specialty is working with children and families after divorce strikes and she trains other counselors how to help parents help their children. As a divorced parent, Dr. Dozier knows the challenges of continued parenting. She lives in Auburn, Alabama where she has a private practice.
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For the Children's Sake: - Brenda Dozier PhD LMFT LPC
For The Children’s Sake:
Parenting Together after
the Marriage Ends
A little book of wise words for
divorced parents
Brenda Dozier, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC
iUniverse, Inc.
New York Lincoln Shanghai
For The Children’s Sake:
Parenting Together after the Marriage Ends
All Rights Reserved © 2004 by Brenda Dozier, Ph.D.
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Names and identifying characteristics of individuals in this book have been
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ISBN: 0-595-31726-X
ISBN: 978-0-5957-6534-8 (ebook)
Contents
Acknowledgment
Introduction
Effects of Divorce on Children
Infants and Toddlers (Birth to Three Years):
Preschoolers (Three years to Six Years):
The School-Age Child (Six Years to 13 Years):
Adolescents (13 Years to 18 Years):
College Age/Young Adulthood:
Words of Wisdom from Children
Summary of Parenting Together
Parenting Together After Divorce: Must Do’s
Parenting Together After Divorce: Must Don’ts:
How Can We Parent Together?We Can’t Stand One Another!
Roadblock Attachment Between Ex-Spouses
Roadblock: Economics
Roadblock: Parenting Styles
Roadblock: Abuse
Roadblock: Parental Alienation Syndrome
We Can Parent Together
Developing a Cooperative Co-Parenting Plan
Sample Co-Parenting Plan
Sample Parallel Co-Parenting Plan
Congratulations! You Did It!
About the Author
This book is dedicated to my lovely daughter, Lori Renee Hinkle, who has been a constant reminder that there are rewards when parents act right after divorce. Without a doubt, the most joyful day in my life was the day Lori was born. She had to make many sacrifices while I was in graduate school and she was always forgiving of my shortcomings and proud of my accomplishments. It has been so delightful to see her grow into the fine woman she