Category Archives: Divorce & Separation

Therapy with Children after Separation (Post 1)

Posted on January 12, 2012 by e-therapy

Working with children in therapy required you to be creative as a therapist. Continue reading [...]

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Using Children as Weapons Responsible Style 3

Posted on October 12, 2011 by e-therapy

When you first meet they are often reserved, careful and systematic in how they approach life. You will feel extremely stable with a very responsible and trustworthy ‘anchor’ in your life.

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Using Children as Weapons – Adventurer Style 2

Posted on September 30, 2011 by e-therapy

Adventurer parents

What do they do in a crisis if unskilled? They can be passive or aggressive, very manipulative and sometimes subtle. If highly educated can be cynical, sarcastic and very clever with words to make sure they are still the centre of attention.
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Using Children as Weapons Achiever Style 4

Posted on September 8, 2011 by e-therapy

Using Children as Weapons in Family Disputes Achiever Personality Style © Copyright Material  Written by Christina McMahon When you first meet they often will be clear and precise and have a feeling of strength about them. You may feel you … Continue reading [...]

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Using Children as Weapons Harmoniser Style 1

Posted on July 10, 2011 by e-therapy

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When you first met they are usually loving, quiet, nurturing, supportive, and giving, the perfect mother or father image.

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Aftermath of Divorce – Useful Resource for Therapists

Posted on July 10, 2011 by e-therapy

Aftermath of Divorce: Useful Resource for Therapists Constance Ahrons, (1994) ‘What’s Normal in Divorce’ In  ‘The Good Divorce’ Harper and Collins Summary of some of the points made by Ahrons: Page 47-74 (Summarised C McMahon) Obviously there are healthy ways … Continue reading [...]

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