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More from Dr. Papernow

7 Tips for Parenting, Stepparenting, and Discipline in Stepfamilies

1. Research tells us that, for many children, becoming a stepfamily is harder and takes more time, than divorce. Stepfamilies are generally easier for children eight and under, and for boys. They are harder for girls (including, in my experience, for adult daughters of older recoupling dads). They are especially hard for young teen girls. 2…. Read More

The Over 50 Divorce Rate Has Doubled …

The U.S. divorce rate is at a 40-year low, except over 50, where it doubled in the last few decades. “Gray divorce” is very often followed by “gray recoupling.” It turns out that later-life recouplers face the same challenges as their younger counterparts, often intensified by decades of family and social relationships. In fact, 40%… Read More

Distinguished Contribution to Family Therapy AFTA

The American Family Therapy Academy is an organization of about 400 leading national and international family therapy clinicians, researchers, program directors, and policymakers. The AFTA Award for Distinguished Contribution to Family Therapy recognizes outstanding contributions to family therapy theory and practice, reflecting cumulative achievement over a career.  Dr. Papernow received this award in 2023. The award… Read More

Distinguished Contribution to Couple and Family Psychology Award

The Society for Couple and Family Psychology, a division of the American Psychological Association, is the largest professional organization dedicated to the professional development and training of couple and family psychologists. In 2017 Dr. Papernow received the Society’s Award for Distinguished Contribution to Family Psychology. This award is given to acknowledge special contributions to the… Read More

Awards

2017 Award for
Distinguished Contribution to Family Psychology

2023 Award for
Distinguished Contribution to Family Therapy Theory and Practice

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