| Sisters and Brothers for Life: Making Sense of Sibling Relationships in Adulthood Contributor(s): Degges-White, Suzanne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1442265949 ISBN-13: 9781442265943 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $50.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Family & Relationships | Siblings - Self-help | Personal Growth - Happiness - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent |
| Dewey: 155.443 |
| LCCN: 2016057630 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.3" W x 9.2" (1.30 lbs) 270 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sibling relationships are special in many ways, not least because often siblings are the family members who go through their whole lives together But those relationships can be fraught with strife or tension, bouts of happiness or strain and stress. They can predict and affect other relationships in our lives, and they can offer solace or sadness over the years. Here, Suzanne Degges-White looks at the variety of sibling relationships with an eye to improving both the good and the bad. Using real stories throughout, the author illustrates the broad spectrum of problems (and rewards) that can come from having a sibling. Examining such factors as the early family constellation, birth order, cultural diversity, and family communication patterns, Degges-White illustrates how these relationships can affect so many other areas of our lives, and considers how adult sibling conflict, rivalry, abuse, and loss influence our lives. She offers suggestions for effective responses to adult sibling conflict as well as enhancing family communication and deepening the sibling connection in adulthood. No matter what the sibling relationship is or has become, this work will help readers consider how situations might be improved or addressed, even if it means letting go of unhealthy sibling relationships. |
Contributor Bio(s): Degges-White, Suzanne: - Suzanne Degges-White, PhD, is professor and chair of the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University. . She is active in the Association for Adult Development and Aging (AADA). She is the author of four books exploring contemporary relationships, including Friends Forever: How Girls and Women Forge Lasting Relationships; editor of seven books addressing counseling theory and interventions; and has published over 20 refereed journal articles. Dr. Degges-White writes a blog for Psychology Today magazine and is a regular contributor on NIU's NPR radio station's Perspectives program. She has been a guest on the Ethan Bearman show, WGN's Morning and Midday television news programs, as well as print media including Canadian Living, Health Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, and the South China Morning Post. |