Guiding Families through Transitions: A Life Cycle Approach to Clinical Practice

By Todd M. Edwards, JoEllen Patterson, James L. Griffith An indispensable clinical resource and text, this book offers therapists evidence-based strategies to support families through life's inevitable transitions. Chapters explore typical life cycle stages--couple formation, parenthood, adolescence, young adulthood and midlife, and later life--and describe treatment principles for frequently encountered family challenges. The book normalizes developmental strains and underscores the significance of flexibility, adaptability, and resilience through adversity. Extensive case examples encompass a range of family forms, cultural and individual differences, and life cycle disruptions, including parental separation, illness, and loss. Product Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Guilford Press (April 1, 2025) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 312 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1462557023 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1462557028