Date of Award

1989

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts

First Advisor

Susan A. Myers

Second Advisor

Patti Rosenthal

Third Advisor

Bill Wing

Abstract

This manuscript examines the short-term and long-term reactions and adjustment of children of divorce. Interventions which are available and have been utilized in the schools, community and therapy are reviewed. The limitations and specifications of these interventions point to the need for an intervention that has multiple uses for a variety of settings and ages. A creative arts activity manual has been developed which may be used in individual, group therapy work or for support group or time-limited types of intervention. Forty activities for children (ages 3-18) address divorce issues and feelings. The manual was evaluated by 20 professionals. The evaluators rated the manual as being effective in their work with children of divorce and requested that additional future activities be developed.

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