The joyful family : meaningful activities and heartfelt celebrations for connecting with the ones you love

Dacey, John S. (Author). Weygint, Lynne. (Added Author).

Item details

ISBN: 1573245720 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xiii, 230 p. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Berkely : Conari Press ; [Emeryville, CA] : Distributed by Publishers Group West, c2002.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-222) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Making a family joyful -- The essential components of family ritual -- Altars and amulets -- Marking milestones -- Resolving family conflicts -- Recognizing your family's cultural and religious heritage -- Clarifying personal and family values -- Making the ordinary special -- Practicing pragmatic skills -- Improving school-related situations -- Bridging the gap between generations -- Healing illnesses and injuries -- Honoring departed family members -- Dealing with emergencies -- Imaginative family problem solving.