Grandparents and Stepgrandparents: Challenges in Counseling the Extended-Blended Family

Authors :: Jane E. Myers
Valerie L. Schwiebert
Source :: Adultspan Journal. 1:50-60
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: Remarriage of parents may bring new grandparents and stepgrandparents into the lives of children, creating new family structures and needs for adjustment. The extended-blended family may benefit from specific counseling interventions.

Subjects :: Family therapy
Psychotherapist
Remarriage
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Parenting styles
Psychological intervention
Extended family
Grandparent
Psychology
Developmental psychology
Immediate family
Stepfamily

Tools