Jeffrey A. Steiger, LCSW

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Bibliography

Suggested Reading

• Ahrons, Constance, Ph.D. (1994) The Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart. New York: Harper Perennial. A classic on divorce, explaining possible options in relationship with ex.
• Clapp, Genevieve (2000) Divorce and New Beginnings. New York: John Wiley & Sons. Excellent overview of divorce and all the stages we live through.
• Emery, Robert E. (2004) The Truth About Children and Divorce. London: Penguin Books.
• Fisher R., and Ury, W. (1983) Getting To Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. New York: Penguin Books.
• Hetherington, E.M. (1989) "Coping with family transitions: Winners, losers, and survivors." Child Development, 60. 1-14.
• McWade, Micki, CSW (1999) Getting Up, Getting Over, Getting On: A Twelve-Step Guide to Divorce Recovery. Beverly Hills: Champion Press. Explanation of how the Twelve Steps and slogans apply to divorce. Empowering focus.
• Neuman, Gary, LMHC (1998) Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way. New York: Random House. Excellent book on helping children through divorce. Practical suggestions and developmental information included.
• Tannen, Deborah (1990) You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation. New York: William Morrow & Co. Outlines communication differences and difficulties between men and woman.
• Trafford, Abigail (1992) Crazy Time. New York: Harper Perennial. Great description of the difficult days of early separation. Makes one feel normal.
• Vaughn, Diane. Uncoupeling.

Suggested Reading for Children

• Berman, Claire, What Am I Doing in a Stepfamily? (1982) Syracuse, NY: Lyle Stuart, Inc.
• Blume, Judy. It's Not the End of the World. (1972) Scarsdale, NY: Bradbury Press.
• Boegehold, Betty. Daddy Doesn't Live Here Anymore. (1985) Chicago, IL: Goldencraft.
• Bolick, Nancy O'Keefe. How to Survive Your Parent's Divorce. (1994) New York, NY: Franklin Watts.
• Brown, L.K. & Brown, M. Dinosaur's Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families. (1986) Bost, MA: Joy Street Books/Little Brown.
• Cleary, Beverly. Dear Mr. Henshaw. (1983) New York, NY: Morrow Publishing.
• Danzinger, P., The Divorce Express. New York, NY: Dell.
• Gardner, R.A., The Boys and Girls Book About Divorce. (1982) New York, NY: Bantam Books
• Girard, Linda Walvoord, At Daddy's on Saturdays. (1987) Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co.
• Johnston, J. Brevnig, K., et al, Through the Eyes of Children. (1997) New York, NY Free Press.
• Lansky, V. It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear: A Read Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce. (1998) Minnetonka, MN. Book Peddlers.
• Kimball, G., Kid's Advice to Kids: How to Survive Your Parents' Divorce. (1994) Chico, CA: Equality Press.
• Krementz, Jill. How It Feels When Parents Divorce. (1998) New York, NY: Alfred A Knopf.
• Nightingale, Lois V. My Parents Still Love Me Even Though They're Getting Divorced. (1997) Yorba Linda, CA: Nightingale Rose Publications.

Websites

• New York Association of Collaborative Professionals
  www.nycollaborativeprofessionals.org
  Collaborative family professionals help resolve divorce, non-marital dissolution, prenuptial and postnuptial disputes without resorting to adversarial techniques or tactics. They try to understand both parties and to achieve a fair outcome not only for their clients but the family as a whole. The New York Association of Collaborative Professionals is a not-for-profit corporation, whose independent members practice in seven New York counties including: Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester counties. Their principles are a "no-court" pledge, a cooperative model of negotiation, and the use of neutral experts, when necessary to resolve conflict.

• Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce Association
  www.collabdivorce-ny.com
  The Hudson Valley Collaborative Divorce Association is a team of attorneys, mental health professionals and financial specialists with extensive experience in their respective fields. As a result of years of work with divorcing couples and families where they have seen the tragedy of the adversarial process, they have come together sharing a powerful commitment to create an alternative possibility for families. They are part of a growing national movement of professionals who are dedicated to, and trained in, a collaborative model of divorce.

• Divorce Source
  www.divorcesource.com
  People in the divorce process need to connect with information. Divorce Source offers an effective way to locate information and communicate with professionals and individuals sharing similar thoughts and experiences. The network is a guide to help you understand basic divorce related information and laws that pertain to specific issues and specific locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Divorce Source is available to educate you prior to seeking professional services and/or products that may be required and/or needed.

• Divorce Support
  www.divorcesupport.com
  Divorce Support provides divorce information on family law topics such as; divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, alimony and property division.

• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  www.collaborativepractice.com
  IACP serves members, influences the collaborative community and benefits the public. They are committed to fostering professional excellence in conflict resolution through Collaborative Practice. They do this by protecting the essentials of Collaborative Practice, expanding Collaborative Practice worldwide, and providing a central resource for education, networking and standards of practice.