By supporting and influencing their families and communities, grandparents--and those who act as grandparents--can play a key role in today's society. Their special mission is derived from a strong sense of purpose and direction that develops from making significant contributions to family life. These include compiling and recounting family histories, maintaining meaningful relationships among different generations, opening up family communications, explaining social changes, and participating in community life. With the aid of real-life examples of intergenerational family dynamics, the author--a clinical sociologist who has practiced family therapy for more than 25 years--presents principles, techniques, and perspectives for today's grandparents.

First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This handbook for clinicians focuses on the impact of religion and spirituality on the client, using the clinical sociological theory of identity empowerment. The ten concepts of this theory show how identity can be expressed in value choices: self; dyad; triad; family; religion; definition of the situation; reference group; class culture; and society. The professor includes case studies and strategies for intervention at the end of each cahpter.

Designed for professionals, this handbook focuses on the impact of patients religion snd spirituality. It presents the identity empowerment theory, a clinical sociological theory, and includes case studies and intervention strategies. The ten concepts of this theory show how identity can be expressed in the value of choices: self; dyad; triad; family; religion; definition of situation; reference group; class culture and society.

This book demonstrates how women's decisions direct their lives in both public and private spheres. It specifies critical conditions and possibilities for women who want to increase their opportunities.