Helping Children Survive Divorce

by Archibald D. Hart

How can children successfully survive the trauma of divorce? In friendly, heart-to-heart language, Archibald Hart offers divorced parents specific ways to help children cope with the psychological and social damage that comes with divorce.

Genres: Parenting

228 pages, Paperback

First published February 5, 1997

Reviews

[Philip Rabon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Hart helped me in a tremendous way in my understanding and assisting families going through divorce. I serve teens and their families, and unfortunately, I will continue to face this struggle. However, he gave me many tools to help these families through this time if they decide to dissolve their family. I highly recommend this book.

[Michelle Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this book for many papers for my degree. One of the best books out there for understanding how children view divorce. As the child if divorced parents, the author is a leading advocate for children and the trauma of divorce. It was spot on.

[Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful and very helpful.

[Ray Branch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Hart draws from his own experience as a child of a divorced home. This book covers an array of topics that will equip parents to bring that healing as children cope with the issues they face in the light of divorces such as ways to minimalize the damage to the child, handling the emotions of both parents and child such as guilt, anger, resentment, anxiety, and depression, dealing with the ex-spouse, the issue of re-marriage, and the successful steps in building a blended family. Most of the advice given by Dr. Hart is biblically based and comes from decades of experience as a licensed psychologist and educator. The advice offered in this book will help any counselor help parents and children navigate through the treacherous waters of divorce and not only survive but possibly even thrive afterward.

[CEGatling · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically...If we must do this nonsense and can't find a way to make things work, we had best get it right or it will be our fault if Gabriel is screwed up in 10-20 years and for the rest of his life.