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31	Renegotiating identity : re-authoring narratives post infidelity and divorce Day, Penelope Joy 30 November 2007 (has links) This qualitatively oriented Practical Theology research journey, informed by postmodernism and social constructionism, was based on a narrative enquiry into the healing and renegotiation of identity of five "faithful spouses" post infidelity and divorce. These conversations occurred within a small group context, where narratives were spoken and witnessed (pastoral therapeutic gatherings), and were aimed at enabling the participants to remember and re-author preferred identities and new ways of being. This dissertation attempts to bring together the narratives of the participants, the literature, narrative therapy and pastoral care. My research curiosity was prompted by my mother's experience of divorce, and by the myriad number of conversations I have had with both "infidels" and "faithful spouses" in my pastoral practice. This research journey examines the process of co-creating, along with my fellow travellers (research participants), a viable model of divorce recovery in the face of infidelity and divorce. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M.Th. (Pastoral Theology) Witnessing Pastoral therapeutic gathering Discourse Rite-of-passage Faithful spouse Infidel Infidelity Divorce recovery Divorce Katharsis Reflexivity Social constructionism Cura animarum Ethical pastoral care Practical theology Narrative approach 259.08653 Church work with divorced people Divorce counseling Narrative therapy
32	A group intervention programme for adolescents of divorce Johnson, Colleen 11 1900 (has links) Divorce has become so prevalent in our present day society, that it is regarded as one of the most sressful and complex mental health crises facing children today. As parents are often under tremendous stress during the time of divorce, they may be incapable of provding the support and guidance children need. The purpose of this study is to present a group counselling intervention programme to assist children of divorce and to create a supportive group atmosphere in which children can share divorce-related feelings, clarify common misconceptions and reduce feelings of isolation. Findings of this study indicate that the acquisition of problem-solving communication and anger control skills help to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety, improve the self-concept and ultimately promote post-divorce adjustment. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Guidance and Counselling) Divorce Separation Adolescent development Parent-child relationships Group counselling Intervention programme Impact of divorce Divorce-related feelings Depression Anxiety Self-concept Adolescent Peer relationships 362.82940968 Adolescence -- South Africa Adolescent psychiatry -- South Africa Adolescent psychology -- South Africa Family social work -- South Africa Divorce counseling -- South Africa
33	A group intervention programme for adolescents of divorce Johnson, Colleen 11 1900 (has links) Divorce has become so prevalent in our present day society, that it is regarded as one of the most sressful and complex mental health crises facing children today. As parents are often under tremendous stress during the time of divorce, they may be incapable of provding the support and guidance children need. The purpose of this study is to present a group counselling intervention programme to assist children of divorce and to create a supportive group atmosphere in which children can share divorce-related feelings, clarify common misconceptions and reduce feelings of isolation. Findings of this study indicate that the acquisition of problem-solving communication and anger control skills help to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety, improve the self-concept and ultimately promote post-divorce adjustment. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Guidance and Counselling) Divorce Separation Adolescent development Parent-child relationships Group counselling Intervention programme Impact of divorce Divorce-related feelings Depression Anxiety Self-concept Adolescent Peer relationships 362.82940968 Adolescence -- South Africa Adolescent psychiatry -- South Africa Adolescent psychology -- South Africa Family social work -- South Africa Divorce counseling -- South Africa

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