Chapter 2. Sibling Relationships

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. Part One. Introduction to Adult Siblings
6. Chapter 1. The World of Adult Siblings 3
7. Chapter 2. Sibling Relationships 23
8. Part Two. What We Learned About Siblings from Our Research
9. Chapter 3. Sibling Relationships in Middle to Late Adulthood 45
10. Chapter 4. The Perceived Impact of Parents on Sibling Relationships Across the Life Span 74
11. Chapter 5. When Sibling Relationships Are in Serious Trouble 99
12. Chapter 6. Adult Sibling Relationships with Step- and Half Siblings 124
13. Part Three. Case Studies
14. Chapter 7. When Siblings Cut Off Contact 149
15. Chapter 8. Coping with the Death of a Sister (a Twin) and Other Losses 163
16. Chapter 9. Three Brothers Who Get It Right 177
17. Part Four. Therapy Approaches
18. Chapter 10. Working with Siblings When Aging Parents Need Care 197
19. Chapter 11. Dealing with Adult Siblings in an Emergency Health Crisis 212
20. Chapter 12. Therapy with Sibling Issues 220
21. Chapter 13. Looking Forward to Fostering Better Sibling Relationships 244
22. Appendix. Study Methodology and Implications for Future Research for Clinical Work 253
23. Notes 267
24. References 285
25. Index 297