Deck 9: Divorce and Loss

Question 1

The difference between mediation and therapeutic mediation is licensing of the therapist.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Research has found two key elements that contribute to the adjustment of children following divorce are:

A)Custody arrangements and visitation
B)Supportive siblings and extended family
C)Cooperative parenting agreements and free access to both parents
D)Self-esteem and achievement motivation of children

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The pattern and process of dealing with grief and loss in divorce is quite different from dealing with a death.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

In family counseling with divorce it is important to help parents resolve as many marital differences as possible.

Question 5

The post-divorce relationship of parents may be the most critical factor in children's coping and adjustment.

Question 6

The Kubler-Ross stages of coping with grief and loss include:

A)Denial,depression,fantasy,and acceptance
B)Bargaining,anger,depression,and adaptation
C)Denial,anger,bargaining,depression,and acceptance
D)Anger,bargaining,isolation,and recovery

Question 7

Nonparental supportive relationships in divorce situations help children:

A)Develop accurate beliefs about the divorce
B)Buffer the impact of the divorce
C)Mitigate fears of abandonment
D)All of the above

Question 8

Two early tasks in working with families in divorce are to normalize the child's thoughts and feelings and the parents' sense of guilt.

Question 9

In offering leadership the family court may assist with:

A)Resolving disputes and helping parents focus on parenting
B)Assisting parents to preserve positive relationships with children
C)Supporting parents to coordinate resources
D)All of the above