In particular, this type of counseling exists to help couples, parents, children and
extended family members cope with certain issues and challenges affecting the family unit.
Not exact matches
The latter chapters in the book are particularly interesting, as they delve into topics not discussed often enough, such as how to share one's (new, green)
family values with
extended family members and friends, how to
cope with environmental guilt, how to recognize greenwashing, and how green living can be affordable.
The initiative also provides parents,
extended family members, and friends tools and tips on
coping with divorce or separation.
In some
families accomplishing basic instrumental tasks like the provision of food and shelter may be difficult; other
families may accomplish instrumental tasks but may have problems with developmental tasks (for example, those surrounding the departure of the last child from home); other
families may have
coped resiliently with basic and developmental tasks, only to be knocked sideways by a hazardous event, such as major parental illness or redundancy, or sudden care - giving responsibility for an
extended family member.