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DIY Divorce - the truth!

Monday, 27 August 2007

Norman Hartnell looks at the risks involved in a DIY divorce and asks is it worth it?

Celebrity divorces may be a media sensation, but for a huge number of couples in the throes of divorce, the reality is far different. Housing costs have spiralled in the past 5 years and even couples on a good joint salary may worry that there isn't enough cash in the matrimonial pot for the housing and living needs of both parties.

Civil partnership 'bigamy' alleged

Tuesday, 14 August 2007

A woman appeared before Shrewsbury magistrates on charges of making a false statement to a civil partnership registrar, the BBC reports. It is alleged that the woman purported to enter into a civil partnership while still married. She has been remanded on bail to appear before the Crown Court at a later date.

'Families at risk' review

Wednesday, 08 August 2007

Government data show that over 140,000 families are at risk, suffering 5 or more indicators of social exclusion, and need more family-tailored support packages.

August 07 - Book of the Month - New Families, Old Scripts

Wednesday, 01 August 2007

New Families, Old Scripts: A Guide to the Language of Trauma and Attachment in Adoptive Families by Caroline Archer, Christine Gordon

Synopsis

Most adopted children and their families will, sooner or later, encounter the challenges of dealing with unresolved attachment issues or early traumatic experiences. "New Families, Old Scripts" is an accessible introduction to understanding these challenges and helping children and their families to develop a shared language and understanding of one another. Steeped in the experience of the authors, the book offers a wealth of practical guidance and intervention in a no-nonsense style that will be readily understandable to both families and the professionals who work with them. Case examples bring the issues to life, while sample letters addressed to the parent offer sensitive, jargon-free advice on the issues they are likely to encounter - whether it be dealing with anger and aggression, understanding sibling issues or how to react to sexualised behaviour. The authors also explain some of the theoretical background to trauma to encourage a better understanding of the relationship between trauma, attachment and development. The accessible combination of theoretical approaches and practical advice makes "New Families, Old Scripts" an ideal resource for social workers and adoptive or foster parents. Family Futures Consortium provides services for parents and professionals working with adopted and fostered children, including training and consultation for statutory and voluntary agencies nationwide. In their therapeutic work with families, they have evolved a unique intensive, multi-disciplinary approach to supporting children with attachment and trauma-related difficulties

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