Michael Scott - Bibliography

Michael Scott is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a child custody mediator. He has been a therapist since 1982 and maintains a private practice in Santa Cruz, CA. Since 1985, Michael has served as a child custody mediator for The County of Santa Cruz Superior Court. He is an educator offering workshops both nationally and internationally on marriage, divorce, parenting, education, personal and professional development, conflict resolution, and the developmental needs of children.

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BOOKS ABOUT DIVORCE AND CHILDREN

Caught the Middle: Protecting the Children of High-Conflict Divorce, by Carla Garrity, and Mitchell Baris. (Jossey-Bass, Inc., 1994).

The Child Custody Book, by James W. Stwart. (Impact Publishers, Inc., 2000).

The Children's Book...For the Sake of the Children A Communication Workbook for Separate Parenting After Divorce, by Marilyn Erickson and Stephen Erickson. (CPI Publishing, 1992).

Growing Up with Divorce: Helping Your Child Avoid Immediate and Later Emotional Problems, by Neil Kalter. (Free Press, 1990).

Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce, by E. Teyber. (Lexington Books, 1992).

Helping Your Child Succeed After Divorce, by Florence Bienenfeld. (Hunter House, 1987).

Kids are Non-Divorceable: A Workbook for Divorced Parents and Their Children Ages 6-11, by Sara Bonkowski. (ACTA Publications, 1987).

Long Distance Parenting, by Miriam Cohen. (New America Library, 1989).

Mom’s House, Dad's House, by Isolina Ricci. (Collier, 1980).

My Kids Don't Live With Me Anymore, by Doreen Virtue. (CompCare, 1988).

Parenting After Divorce: A Guide to Resolving Conflicts and Meeting Your Children's Needs., by Philip M. Stahl. (Impact Publishers, Inc., 2000).

Quality Time: Easing the Children Through Divorce, by Melvin Goldzband. (McGraw-Hill, 1985).

Questions From Dad: A Very Cool Way to Communicate with Kids, by Dwight Twilley. (Charles Tuttle, 1994).

Sharing Parenthood After Divorce, by Ciji Ware. (Viking Press, 1982).

Sharing the Children: How to Resolve Custody Problems and Get on With Your Life, by Robert Adler (Adler and Adler, 1988).

Surviving The Breakup, by Judith Wallerstein and Joan Kelly. (Basic Books. 1980).

Teens are Non-Divorceable: A Workbook for Divorced Parents and Their Children Ages 12-18, by Sara Bonkowski. (ACTA Publications, 1990).

Vicki Lansky’s Divorce Book for Parents, by Vicki Lansky. (Signet, 1991).

 


BOOKS FOR PARENTS ABOUT DIVORCE AND MEDIATION

Between Love And Hate: A Guide to Civilized Divorce, by Lois Gold. (A Plume Penguin Book, 1995).

Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce, by Abigail Trafford. (Harper Perennial Publishers, 1992).

Divorce Decisions Workbook: A Planning and Action Guide, by Margorie Engel and Diana Gould. (McGraw-Hill, 1992).

Families Apart: Ten Keys to Successful Co-Parenting, by Melinda Blau (Perigee Books, 1994).

The Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart, by Constance Ahrons. (Harper Collins. 1994).

Growing Up Divorced, by Linda Byrd Franke. (Fawcett Publication, 1984).

A Guide to Divorce Mediation: How to Reach a Fair, Legal Settlement at a Fraction of the Cost, by Gary Friedman. (Workman Publishers, 1993).

Healthy Divorce, by Craig Everett and Sandra V. Everett. (Jossey-Bass, 1994).

Joint Custody and Shared Parenting (Second Edition), Edited by Jay Folberg. (Guilford Press, 1991).

The Parents' Book About Divorce, by R. Gardner, M.D. (Bantam Books, 1977).

Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends (Third Edition), by Bruce Fisherand Robert Alberti. (Impact Publishers, 2000).

Second Chances: Men, Women, and Children A Decade After Divorce--Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why, by Judith Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee. (Tickner and Fields, 1989).

Using Divorce Mediation: Save Your Money and Your Sanity, by Katherine E. Stoner. (Nolo Press, 1999).

 


BOOKS FOR CHILDREN OF DIVORCE

The Boys and Girls Book About Divorce, by Richard Gardner, M.D. (Bantam Books, 1970).

Dinosaurss Divorce, by Laurene Krasny Brown and Marc Brown. (Little Brown and Co., 1986).

The Divorce Helpbook for Kids, by Cynthia MacGregor. (Impact Publishers, Inc., 2001).

The Divorce Workbook, by Sally Ives. (Waterfront Books, 1985).

How It Feels When Parents Divorce, by Jill Krementz. (Alfred A. Knopf, 1994).

How To Get It Together When Your Parents Are Coming Apart, by Arlene Richards and Irene Willis. (Bantam Books, 1977).

It's Not The End of The World, by Judy Blume. (Bradbury Press, 1972).

The Kid's Book of Divorce: By, For, and About Kids, by Eric Rofes. (Lewis Publishing Co., 1981).

The Kids Guide to Divorce, by John Brogan and Ula Maiden. (Fawcett/Cress, 1996).

What’s Going To Happen To Me? When Parents Separate and Divorce, by Eda Leshan. (Aladdin Books, 1986).

It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear: A Read-Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce, by Vicki Lansky. (Book Peddlers, 1998).
 


DIVORCE RESOURCES

101 Little Instructions for Surviving Your Divorce: A No-Nonsense Guide to the Challenges at Hand, by Barbara J. Walton. (Impact Publishers, Inc., 2000).

 After The Divorce, by Joseph Matthews. (Nolo Press, 1985).

 Child Custody: Building Agreements That Work, by Mimi Lyster. (Nolo Press, 1995).

 Conducting Child Custody Evaluations: A Comprehensive Guide, by Philip Michael Stahl. (Sage Publications, 1994).

Divorce Handbook for California: How to Disolve Your Marriage Without Disaster (Fourth Ediation), by James W. Stewart. (Impact Publishers, Inc., 2000).

 Family Mediation: Contemporary Issues, by Howard H. Irving and Michael Benjamin. (Sage Publications, 1995).

Fifty Ways to Love Your Leaver: Getting on With Your Life After the Breakup, by Dwight Webb. (Impact Publishers, Inc., 2000).

Getting Apart Together: The Couples Guide to a Fair Divorce or Separation, by Martin A. Kranitz. (Impact Publishers, Inc., 2000).

 Getting Past No, by William Ury. (Bantum Books, 1991).

 Getting to Yes (Second Edition), by Roger Fisher and William Ury & for the Second Edition, Bruce Patton. (Penguin Books, 1981).

 High-Conflict, Violent, and Separating Families, by Vivienne Roseby and Janet Johnston. (Free Press, 1997).

 Impasses of Divorce, by Janet Johnston and Linda Cambell. (Free Press, 1988).

 In the Name of the Child, by Janet Johnston and Vivienne Roseby. (Free Press, 1997).

Loving Couples: An Experience in Growing Relationships (Revised Second Edition), by Bruce Fisher and Nina Hart. (Impact Publishers, Inc., 2000).

 Mediating and Negotiating Marital Conflicts, by Desmond Ellis and Noreen Stuckless. (Sage Publications, 1996).

 Mediating Child Custody Disputes: A Strategic Approach (Revised Edition), by Donald T. Saposnek. (Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1998).

 Through the Eyes of the Children, by Janet Johnston, Karen Breunig, Carla Garrity, and Mitchell Baris. (Free Press, 1997).

 


BOOKS ABOUT STEPFAMILES

All About Families: The Second Time Around, by H.C. Lewis. (Peachtree, 1980).

The Good Step-Mother: A Practical Guide, by K. Savage. (Crown Publishers, 1988).

How To Win As a Step-Family (Second Edition), by Emily and John Visher. (Brunncr/Mazel, 1991).

The Half Parent: Living with Other People's Children, by B. Maddox. (New American Library, 1975).

Living in Step, by R. Roosevelt. (Steen and Day, 1976).

Love and Power in the Stepfamily, by J. Keshet. (McGraw-Hill, 1987).

Marriage in a Changing World, by G. Leslie and E. Leslie. (New American Library, 1977).

Step Kids: A Survival Guide for Teenagers in Step-Familics, by Ann Getzoff and Carolyn McClenahan. (Walker and Co., 1994).

The Stepfamily: Living, Loving, Learning, by E. Einstein. (Shambhala, 1985).

Stepfamilies: A Cooperative Responsibility, by F. Capaldi and B. McRae. (New Viewpoints/Vision Books, 1979).

Stepfamily Realities: How to Overcome Difficulties and have a Happy Family, by M. Newman. (New Harbinger Publications, 1994).

Stepparenting: Everything You Need to Know to Make It Work!, by J. Lofas and D. Sova. (Kensington Books, 1985).

Stepfamilies: A Guide to Working with Stepparents and Stepchildren, by JE. Visher and J. Visher. (Brunner/Mazel, 1979).

Strengthening Your Stepfamily, by Elizabeth Einstein and Linda Albert. (American Guidance Service, 1986).

The Survival Guide to Step-Parenting, by J. Stokes. (Blue Bird Publishers, 1992).

Your Child? I Thought it Was My Child, by 0. Spann. (Ward Ritchie, 1977).

 


 

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