Handbook of Counseling Military Couples

Bret A. Moore

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Handbook of Counseling Military Couples

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bret A. Moore

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Some families face challenges that are tougher than most, especially when a parent serves in the military. Imagine learning how heroes at home manage big feelings like stress, anger, and sadness while keeping their families strong. This story shows why understanding these struggles helps everyone heal and grow together.

Themes

FamilyMilitary LifeEmotional HealthAdjustmentMarital Relationships

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the complex emotional and family dynamics experienced by military couples and their children. It introduces themes such as adjustment to deployment, managing stress and anger, and maintaining family relationships under pressure. Suitable for ages 9-12, it handles these topics with sensitivity and provides an accessible look at the unique challenges military families face.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

337 pages
ISBN
9780203834558
Pages
337
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children of Military PersonnelMarital PsychotherapyMilitary SpousesSoldiers, Family RelationshipsPsychologyCounseling ofCouplesFamilies of Military PersonnelServices forSoldiersFamily RelationshipsMilitary DependentsFamily CounselingMarital TherapyMethodsCouples TherapyMilitary PersonnelMilitary FamilyCounselingConseil ConjugalThérapie ConjugaleMilitairesConjointsServicesRelations FamilialesPsychotherapyCouples & Family

Places

United States