Background
Berman, Claire Gallant was born on July 4, 1936 in New York City. Daughter of Max and Rebecca (Yarus) Gallant.
( The trauma of losing a sibling when we are in our adult...)
The trauma of losing a sibling when we are in our adult years is one of the most unrecognized and undertreated areas of psychology. There is no other loss in adult life that appears to be so neglected as the death of a brother or sister, says bereavement specialist and psychologist, Therese Rando. And Rando is just one expert author Berman interviews in this moving book about loss. We see here how, when an adult dies, the parents, spouse, and children of that person become the focus, but brothers and sisters most often fall to the sidelines and are left to find a way to deal with the grief and recover alone. Yet, when a brother or sister dies, we lose our longest lifetime companion, someone with whom we have shared an intimate family history. And, in most cases, that was someone for whom we had conflicted feelings: shared identity yet competitive feelings, pride yet jealousy, love yet hate. Most of us come to make peace with the relationship at some point. How to make peace with the death of the sibling - which can conjure up a well of feelings, from wishing you were closer to wanting to change some past events you shared - can haunt an adult. But author Claire Berman, who lost her own sister to heart disease in the week of September 11, 2001, when America lost its innocence, takes us into the emotional world of sibling loss, showing us how to understand and navigate the aftermath of a loss that can leave adults feeling angry, confused, guilty, empty, or just like Berman, wanting to hit that speed dial button still marked with her sister's name.
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( A thoroughly revised edition of the authoritative guide...)
A thoroughly revised edition of the authoritative guide to caring for aging parents For women and men who are involved in caring for aging parents, and for those who see caregiving in their future, this empathetic and practical book offers complete coverage of all the practical issues you are likely to confront--while addressing the emotional stress and particular needs of caregivers. Claire Berman, drawing on her own experiences, the experiences of many other adult children, and interviews with specialists in the geriatric field, discusses the wide range of emotions that can accompany caregiving. This completely updated edition includes • new discussions of the Internet as a tool for seniors • new sources of prescription drugs • information about emergency response systems • recommended exercises and exercise videos and adaptive clothing • an extensively revised resources section In a wise and compassionate voice, Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents teaches you everything you need to know to help your parents through the stressful and humbling challenges of aging. "A compassionate book that offers support for the caregiver, plus solid advice on how to fulfill your parents' needs without turning into a martyr." --Horizons
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(The effects of divorce resonate in the lives of children,...)
The effects of divorce resonate in the lives of children, and then adults, long after the initial trauma is passed. In "A Hole in My Heart," the author chronicles the anguish of over fifty adult children of divorce ranging in age from mid-twenties to mid-sixties. A summary of the authors work is given about common experiences and reactions of adult children of divorce.
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( For thirty-two years Ken Steele lived with the devastat...)
For thirty-two years Ken Steele lived with the devastating symptoms of schizophrenia, tortured by inner voices commanding him to kill himself, ravaged by the delusions of paranoia, barely surviving on the ragged edges of society. In this inspiring story, Steele tells the story of his hard-won recovery from schizophrenia and how activism and advocacy helped him regain his sanity and go on to give hope and support to so many others like him.
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( Based on interviews with hundreds of remarried women an...)
Based on interviews with hundreds of remarried women and men and theirchildren, this highly recommended guide provides a compassionateexploration of the dynamics of stepfamilies. Reflecting the growing realizationthat, in the realm of stepparenting, romance and good intentions are nosubstitute for preparation and communication, Making It as a Stepparentrealistically acknowledges the fears, doubts, and difficulties that affect thestepparenting situation as it offers practical help and insight into the manyaccompanying challenges and rewards. Whether discussing money matters,visitation rights, the use of family names, discipline, sexual tensions, thepressure to "love," or the "instant parent" syndrome, the voices of thestepfamily members interviewed resonate long after the book is put down.Stepparents cannot help but recognize their own disappointments and joys inthese stories. All readers will find Making It as a Stepparent full of wise counsel and needed reassurance.
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freelance/self-employed writer
Berman, Claire Gallant was born on July 4, 1936 in New York City. Daughter of Max and Rebecca (Yarus) Gallant.
Bachelor, Barnard College, New York City, 1957.
Senior editor Cosmopolitan Magazine, New York City, 1958-1963;free-lance writer, since 1963. Contributing editor New York Magazine, 1970-1978. Guest columnist New York Times.
Consultant lecturer on family life.
Editor Adoption Report, 1977-1983. Editor Permanency Report, 1983-1987.
Public relations director Spence-Chapin services to Families and Children, 1984-1986. Director public education Permanent Families for Children, Child Welfare League of America, 1976-1986.
( A thoroughly revised edition of the authoritative guide...)
( For thirty-two years Ken Steele lived with the devastat...)
( Based on interviews with hundreds of remarried women an...)
( The trauma of losing a sibling when we are in our adult...)
(The effects of divorce resonate in the lives of children,...)
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Director public education Permanent Families Children, Child Welfare League America, 1976—1986. Member of Society Advancement Judaism, Stepfamily Association America (past secretary), Authors League, American Society Journalists and Authors (past president).
Married Noel Berman, July 19, 1959. Children: Eric, Mitchell, Orin.