The first comprehensive text on stress and crisis management specifically tailored to courses focusing on the family. Organized by stress model, this book helps readers understand the relationships among models, research, crisis prevention, and crisis management with individuals and families. Providing a balance of theory, research, hands-on applications, and intervention strategies, this innovative text presents a comprehensive overview of the field.
Recent events of natural and environmental disasters as well as geopolitical turmoil have impacted families in a dramatic way all across the globe. Multiply these human needs by tens of thousands of families . . . the Japanese and other families in our global community need support for what will be lengthy recoveries. To find out how you can help in Japan, read this press release from the Japanese Embassy of the U.S.
The first comprehensive text on stress and crisis management specifically tailored to courses focusing on the family. Organized by stress model, this book helps readers understand the relationships among models, research, crisis prevention, and crisis management with individuals and families. Providing a balance of theory, research, hands-on applications, and intervention strategies, this innovative text presents a comprehensive overview of the field. An ideal core text for upper division undergraduate and graduate students in courses such as Family Crisis, Family Stress and Coping, and Dysfunctions in Marriage and Family.
When faced with crises such as unemployment, illness, divorce, or natural disaster, families need the physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial resources to bounce back. In this issue, we explore programs and policies that can increase family resilience. And we look at families themselves and the ways they face difficult situations with strength and grace.
In this issue, we explore various stresses - including poverty, war and immigration, chronic illness and disability - experienced by families and children. We also explore ways of coping and programs that help foster resilience.
