Center for Divorce Education

A parents' and childrens' guidebook - A guide for parents to use themselves and with their children. Contains an overview of the video, Children in the Middle: Parents' Version , as well as additional material and hints for parents who are faced by difficult and conflictual situations involving their children and former spouses. Includes exercises for both parents and children to practice new skills. Designed for parent education classes built around Children in the Middle: Parents' Version, but also can be used alone. 34 pages, 3rd edition. Order discounts: 10-99 $2.35 each, 100-499 $2.10 each, 500-999 $1.85 each, 1000+ $1.75. Available in Spanish, same prices.

For use by court personnel, mental health professionals, teachers, ministers, and others who wish to lead small group discussions for parents and/or children. Provides techniques, examples, and teaching aids to facilitate skills learning and generalization. For use with Children in the Middle: Parents' Version. 70 pages, 7th edition.

A guide for divorced and divorcing parents - A comprehensive guide based on a consensus of findings from research and clinical practice. Focuses on what parents can do to minimize the harmful effects of divorce. Contains 12 sections, including the effects of divorce on children, (by age and gender), single parenting, new relationships, cohabitation, types of custody, and dealing with the legal system. Solutions are provided for many problems facing parents. Includes extensive listing of useful resources for parents, children, and teachers. 70 pages, 7th edition (2010). Order discounts: 10-99 $2.60 each, 100-499 $2.35 each, 500-999 $2.05 each, 1000+ $1.90 each. Available in Spanish, same prices.

A guide for parents to use themselves. Contains an overview of the video, After the Storm, including photographs from the video to refresh parents' memories of the program. There are guidelines for conflict management and parallel parenting as well as skill explanation and detailed practice exercises to help parents implement skills to reduce their conflict. Designed for parent education classes built around the After the Storm video, but also can be used alone. 40 pages. Order discounts: 1 $4.00 each, 2-9 $3.75 each, 10-99 $3.30 each, 100-499 $3.05 each, 500+ $2.65 each.

This book is for anyone doing group or individual work with school-age children. This book is to be used with B4-Surviving Divorce: A Student's Companion. 101 pages

A Student's Companion - A handbook for school-age children (9-14). Accompanies the video, Children in the Middle: Children's Version , but can also be used alone. Includes sections on why parents divorce, children's feelings and fears, myths and truths, and coping skills (how to get out of the middle, asking for help, using self talk, changing thoughts, etc.). Includes numerous thinking and writing exercises. Keyed to Children in the Middle: Teachers' and Counselors' Manual (B-5). Total 57 pages. Order discounts: 1-99 $2.75 each, 100-499 $2.50 each, 500+ $2.25 each.

A 32-page handbook for young children (ages 3-8), with cartoons, puppet show and activities appropriate for this age group. This booklet was adapted from item B4. It accompanies the video, Children in the Middle: Children's Version, but can be used alone. Includes sections on why parents divorce, children's feelings and fears, myths and truths, and coping skills (how to get out of the middle, asking for help, using self talk, changing thoughts, etc.). Includes numerous exercises. Keyed to Children in the Middle: Teachers' and Counselors' Manual (B5). Order discounts: 1-9 $2.35 each, 10-99 $2.00 each, 100-499 $1.65 each, 500+ $1.30 each