Florence W. Kaslow – författare

Couples and family therapists have long known that intrapersonal difficulties are played out in, and exacerbated by, problems in interpersonal relationships. In this ground-breaking new book, leading couples and family clinicians and researchers present a clinically-based typology of relational disorders. Already hailed as one of the most important books of the decade, this timely volume examines the role of diagnosis in couples and family therapy, and offers clinical criteria for diagnosing a broad spectrum of relational disorders and dysfunctional relational patterns.

Acclaim for Painful Partings . . . "A rare triple threat book--for professionals, students, andlaypersons. Sensitive--wise--comprehensive, Schwartz and Kaslow'swork represents a maturing of a realistic stance toward divorce."--William C. Nichols, EdD, ABPP Atlanta, Georgia "This articulate, compassionate, and informed book is essentialreading for all therapists who work with divorced or divorcingfamilies. Scholarly, yet readable, its developmental frameworkgives coherence to an often confusing area of practice." --AugustusY. Napier, PhD Director, The Family Workshop, Atlanta,Georgia "[Painful Partings] masters both the legal and mental health issuesof divorce." --Judge Joseph L. Steinberg Superior Court, State ofConnecticut, Regional Family Trial Docket "Obtaining a legal divorce may seem fairly straightforward.Emotional divorce, on the other hand, is a much more complicatedprocess. In this book, the reader is taken step by painful stepinto the process of helping couples become emotionally divorced."--Luciano L'Abate, PhDProfessor Emeritus, Georgia StateUniversity "This book achieves a remarkable result in explaining sophisticatedfamily-system concepts . . . into practical clinical suggestions."--Barry Bricklin, PhD Wayne, Pennsylvania. "This book is a must for professionals, but is also important forthose who are contemplating or in the process of divorcing." --Hon.Walter M. Schackman, JSC Supreme Court of the State of NewYork "Must reading for clinicians and professionals working with andteaching about divorce and for those going through the process."--Clifford J. Sager, MD Director of Marital and Family Services,Payne Whitney Clinic "The journey [toward divorce] seems analogous to a prolonged rollercoaster ride--at the beginning, climbing up and out is laboriousand slow, followed by brief periods of respite and relief at theapex, and then a rapid descent into what may seem like a bottomlesspit of pain and despair. As the months pass by, the ride becomesless turbulent as the highs and lows become less extreme, andultimately, the travelers alight from the tempestuous ride, andestablish a stable postdivorce existence." --from the Preface For those who have made the difficult decision to end theirmarriage, emotional divorce can be as difficult to achieve as legaldivorce. This timely and compassionate book shows couples, theirfamilies, and their therapists how best to navigate the bumpyterrain of the road to divorce. In their 1987 classic, The Dynamics of Divorce, family-systemsexperts Lita Linzer Schwartz and Florence W. Kaslow offered aprovocative analysis of how life-cycle stages impact the decisionto divorce, and how divorce affects individual development. In thisgroundbreaking new volume, the authors look at changing life-cycletrends in divorce and explore a host of new economic, cultural, andsocial issues confronting a highly mobile generation of divorcedspouses and parents. The book covers emerging alternatives to litigation--likemediation, and looks at sensitive legal matters, such as physicaland emotional abuse and child custody. It also examines timelyissues like fathers' rights, mid-life divorce, and what happenswhen one partner exits a marriage in order to lead a homosexuallifestyle. Painful Partings shows marriage and family therapists how to helpclients marshal their energies toward constructive closure, ratherthan destructive resolution. For example, there is a full chapteron the religious aspects of divorce, including conducting a Ritualof Release--a departure ceremony paralleling the original marriage.Essential reading for therapists who work with divorced anddivorcing families, the book is also a compassionate guide forspouses and parents negotiating the painful process of divorce.

Now available in paperback. The Cognitive/Behavioral/Functional model is a landmark that combines established and cutting-edge authors and issues, as well as integrating material for both novice and experienced theorists, researchers, and practitioners. In this volume, international authors, many of whom are pioneers in their approach, illustrate issues clearly and apply them to diverse populations. Chapters in supervision and ethical issues provide unique and valuable perspectives.

Now available in paperback. In this volume, theoretical frames, modalities, and applicationsare examined for Interpersonal/Humanistic/Existentialpsychotherapy. Topics range from "Culturally SensitivePsychotherapy with Children" to "Spiritually Sensitive Therapy" and"Existential Treatment with HIV/AIDS clients."

Now available in paperback. This important volume illustrates the many ways in which different theoretical models are integrated to better serve clients. Contributors to this volume provide state-of-the-art coverage of what is currently being done, and in what direction future conceptualization, research, and practice are likely to proceed in Integrative/Eclectic therapy.

Starting with the Foreword by Daniel Siegel, MD, the Handbook demonstrates in superb detail how you can combine EMDR’s information processing approach with family systems perspectives and therapy techniques. An impressive and needed piece of work, Handbook of EMDR and Family Therapy Processes provides a clear and comprehensive bridge between individual and family therapies.

? This book focuses on the experience of father's lives after a divorce, and how mental health professionals can help them create a healthy transition.

? This book focuses on the experience of father's lives after a divorce, and how mental health professionals can help them create a healthy transition.

While family businesses have existed for millennia all over the world, it is only in the past few decades that professional consultants have been utilized to help them function more effectively. This engaging, up to the minute volume explores the varied and complex world of family enterprises as they now exist in the third decade of the 21st century. Attention is given to the factors unique to family businesses in their attention to perpetuating family values, traditions, loyalties and their legacy to future generations. Consultants may be drawn from law, finance and accounting, organizational psychology, or family psychology (with its special emphasis on understanding the family relationship system). The book describes methods of assessment and how to effectively communicate the results as well as techniques of consulting and provides an invaluable description of what is necessary to be and become a family business consultant.Readers will benefit from explorations ofA new model featuring 8 inter-related business domains Cybersecurity issues and how to handle themWorking collaboratively with financial and legal professionalsComprehensive coverage of research based assessment instrumentsGiven that over 85% of the businesses in the world, from small to multinational in size and scope are family businesses, the enormous amount of information conveyed in this volume can be extremely valuable to professional consultants and those in the C Suite (CEO’s, CFO’s, COO’s) in helping businesses operate at maximum efficiency, productivity, profitability and satisfaction to all involved."Throughout this well organized and well written book, the authors raise the pivotal questions that form the basis for becoming and being an exceptional family business consultant. Psychologists can learn to transform family business conundrums into healthy interactions between the family members of the enterprise before, during, and after transitions of the company. The various aspects of serving as a consultant are fleshed out in the carefully-researched chapters. Case studies show the patterns of behavior that can lead to continuing multigenerational successes or hard dissolutions. Their new model entitled “The Dynamic Interactive Multifactorial Family Enterprise Ecosystem Model” constitutes a major contribution to the field. The best part of the book remains its celebration of the importance and richness of family businesses across generations that will inspire any reader."G. Andrew H. Benjamin, JD, PhD, ABPPPast President, American Academy of Couple & Family PsychologyPast President, American Board (ABPP) of Couple & Family Psychology Clinical Professor of Psychology & Affiliate Professor of Law, University of Washington

While family businesses have existed for millennia all over the world, it is only in the past few decades that professional consultants have been utilized to help them function more effectively. This engaging, up to the minute volume explores the varied and complex world of family enterprises as they now exist in the third decade of the 21st century. Attention is given to the factors unique to family businesses in their attention to perpetuating family values, traditions, loyalties and their legacy to future generations. Consultants may be drawn from law, finance and accounting, organizational psychology, or family psychology (with its special emphasis on understanding the family relationship system). The book describes methods of assessment and how to effectively communicate the results as well as techniques of consulting and provides an invaluable description of what is necessary to be and become a family business consultant.Readers will benefit from explorations ofA new model featuring 8 inter-related business domains Cybersecurity issues and how to handle themWorking collaboratively with financial and legal professionalsComprehensive coverage of research based assessment instrumentsGiven that over 85% of the businesses in the world, from small to multinational in size and scope are family businesses, the enormous amount of information conveyed in this volume can be extremely valuable to professional consultants and those in the C Suite (CEO’s, CFO’s, COO’s) in helping businesses operate at maximum efficiency, productivity, profitability and satisfaction to all involved."Throughout this well organized and well written book, the authors raise the pivotal questions that form the basis for becoming and being an exceptional family business consultant. Psychologists can learn to transform family business conundrums into healthy interactions between the family members of the enterprise before, during, and after transitions of the company. The various aspects of serving as a consultant are fleshed out in the carefully-researched chapters. Case studies show the patterns of behavior that can lead to continuing multigenerational successes or hard dissolutions. Their new model entitled “The Dynamic Interactive Multifactorial Family Enterprise Ecosystem Model” constitutes a major contribution to the field. The best part of the book remains its celebration of the importance and richness of family businesses across generations that will inspire any reader."G. Andrew H. Benjamin, JD, PhD, ABPPPast President, American Academy of Couple & Family PsychologyPast President, American Board (ABPP) of Couple & Family Psychology Clinical Professor of Psychology & Affiliate Professor of Law, University of Washington

This book focuses on societal changes that have had significant impact on how couples and families function and the complicated issues they face in today's world. Addressing emergent areas that are not well covered elsewhere, this book explores emerging relationship trends and shifting values, dynamics, and expectations that influence and characterized couples and families today.  Covering such areas as diverse family types (e.g., LGBTQ families, four and five generation families, families with an international adoptee, postpartum disorders), impact of societal dynamics on couples and families (e.g., relocation and finances, family businesses, political conflicts), new practice trends (e.g., use of psychedelics in couples therapy, incorporation of neuropsychological evaluations for neurosurgery decision-making, innovative primary care practice models) and more, this volume brings the practice of working with couples and families completely up to date. Each chapter is written by an expert(s) in a particular area and includes helpful advice for couple family psychology/therapy practitioners and students. Researchers will benefit from exposure to issues that merit further serious study.