Contemporary Families: Translating Research Into Practice - Paperback

by Scott Browning (Editor), Kay Pasley (Editor)

Written for researchers, practitioners, and students in advanced courses, this book furthers our understanding of the complexity of contemporary families. Seven types of families are the focus of this book, based on the research available and the challenges they present for mental health professionals. Each chapter is written by a collaborative team of authors consisting of researchers and practitioners.

Author Biography

Scott Browning is Professor of Professional Psychology at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. He is a noted authority on psychological treatment with stepfamilies and families on the spectrum.

Kay Pasley is the Norejane Hendrickson Professor Emerita and was Chair of Family and Child Sciences at Florida State University. She is a former Editor of Family Relations , and a recipient of the 2012 Felix Berardo Mentoring Award and whose research addresses remarriage, stepfamilies, and fathering after divorce.