Adult children of dysfunctional families
Barbara C. Wallace
Adult children of dysfunctional families
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment for Community Mental Health Promotion
by Barbara C. Wallace
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What happens when a family feels more like a puzzle with missing pieces? Imagine trying to find your place when everything at home feels confusing and hard. Can you discover new ways to heal and build a brighter future?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a practical guide for understanding and supporting adults who grew up in dysfunctional families, focusing on trauma resolution and prevention techniques. It includes strategies for use in counseling and community settings, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and healthy parenting. Suitable for older children and middle-grade readers, it approaches complex family dynamics in an accessible way without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0275944751
- Pages
- 312
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Nonfiction