Hurting on the inside : children's experiences of parental alcohol abuse / Ann Laybourn, Jane Brown, Malcolm Hill.
By: Laybourn, Ann
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Contributor(s): Brown, Jane | Hill, Malcolm.
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BookPublisher: Aldershot. Brookfield USA : Avebury, c1996Description: viii,166 p. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 1859723195.Subject(s): Children of alcoholics -- Psychology | Alcoholism -- Psychological aspectsDDC classification: 362.292 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 362.292 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00015140 | ||
| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Store Item | 362.292 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00015141 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A description of the experiences of children whose parents misuse alcohol, based on interviews with children, young adults, parents and professionals. Worry, anger and fear were typical responses to drinking. Children often took on roles as protectors, mediators and carers within the family.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-146) and indexes.
Alcohol, alcohol misuse and children -- Research design,, methodological issues and fieldwork -- Problem drinking patterns -- The direct impact on the child -- Impact of the drinking on family dynamics with indirect consequences for the child -- Coping, support and communication -- Longer term implications of parental problem drinking -- Services - past, present and future -- Professional perspectives -- Summary and implications - reducing the hurt.