Investigates the roles and problems of siblings of incest victims, describes the dynamics of the incestuous family, and identifies some behavior problems of children whose siblings were incest victims. Data from two siblings' lives are presented to illustrate points. (Author/DB)

Explores the impact of having a schizophrenic sibling. Subjects functioned at high levels of adjustment. Separated from their families, there followed a period of reinvolvement, including responsibility for the ill sibling. Younger siblings expressed guilt over being well, whereas older siblings expressed guilt over earlier sibling rivalry.…

Discusses a no lose approach to custody battles, wherein parents are helped to negotiate and create their own custody and visitation arrangements. The process, its strengths, and problems, and the parents' evaluative comments are discussed. (Author)

Although we are living through a time of normative change, the idea that the family is in an unprecedented state of crisis or collapse is not well-founded. As well as reflecting difficulties inherent in close relationships, family life is bound up with social, economic, and ideological circumstances. (Author/GC)

The activities of religious cults are generally protected by the First Amendment but have caused concern and controversy. Legal pressure can be used in cases of fraud and misrepresentation but the best prevention is education and information for young adults, educators, and families. (JAC)

A case history of a marriage affected by the stress of a severely disabled child is presented. The situation is further complicated by the unhappiness of an adolescent sibling and the father's business anxieties. (CL)

This article presents a framework of helping systems which can be used by social workers as a guide to assess the needs of different types of families in isolated rural communities. (Author/DB)

Examines the pathogenic perspective on divorce, pointing out its methodological and conceptual shortcomings. A conceptual model of the divorce experience based upon crisis theory is presented. Provides a framework for understanding short- and long-term reactions to divorce. (Author)

Issue contains annotations of 160 alcohol education publications to provide a current reference source. It can also pinpoint areas not covered by publications and aid organizations and publishers in planning their educational activities. Includes books, pamphlets, curriculum guides and miscellaneous items; excludes audiovisuals. (JAC)

Reviews literature concerning child abuse and neglect and the history of legislation on abuse. Describes current legislation. It is held that the latter is, at best, fragmentary, and that a national family policy is needed to help abusing parents and their children. (GC)

The use of paradox-strategy in therapy is motivated by the fact that many families request help but at the same time seem to reject all offers of help. By prescribing its own dysfunctional rules to the family, the therapist can stimulate the tendencies toward change present in the system. (Author)

Described is a new approach to family therapy which treats emotional problems by exploring here-and-now interpersonal relationships within the basic human group. This approach portends a drastic revision of the role that psychotherapy should play in our society. (Author/KC)

Principals and teachers need to develop basic counseling skills to help students deal with family problems they bring to school. (LD)

Addresses the need to approach understanding the individual patient's psychopathology from the vantage point of psychoanalytic object relations theory and family systems theory. The complementarity of these approaches is emphasized. The process of internalization and projection are bridging concepts. Marital relationships provide a unique research…

A compilation of paradoxical interpretations and prescriptions is presented after a short review of similar efforts. Includes the following dimensions: individual v systematic; prescriptive v descriptive; reframing v relabeling; and specific v general. Theoretical, empirical, and clinical implications of this typology are considered, with an…