Reviving Ophelia - Mary Bray Pipher [0]
Title Page
Copyright Page
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Preface
Chapter 1 - SAPLINGS IN THE STORM
Chapter 2 - THEORETICAL ISSUES-FOR YOUR OWN GOOD
Chapter 3 - DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES—“I’M NOT WAVING, I’M DROWNING”
Chapter 4 - FAMILIES—THE ROOT SYSTEMS
Chapter 5 - MOTHERS
Chapter 6 - FATHERS
Chapter 7 - DIVORCE
Chapter 8 - WITHIN THE HURRICANE—DEPRESSION
Chapter 9 - WORSHIPING THE GODS OF THINNESS
Chapter 10 - DRUGS AND ALCOHOL-IF OPHELIA WERE ALIVE TODAY
Chapter 11 - SEX AND VIOLENCE
Chapter 12 - THEN AND NOW
Chapter 13 - WHAT I’VE LEARNED FROM LISTENING
Chapter 14 - LET A THOUSAND FLOWERS BLOOM
Chapter 15 - A FENCE AT THE TOP OF THE HILL
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“Pipher is an eloquent advocate.... With sympathy and focus she cites case histories to illustrate the struggles required of adolescent girls to maintain a sense of themselves.... Pipher offers concrete suggestions for ways by which girls can build and maintain a strong sense of self.”
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“This book is the first to explore carefully the many aspects of adolescence. It does so without blaming, vilifying, or shouting ‘Victim here.’ Instead Dr. Pipher uses clear, jargonless language and fascinating stories to challenge readers to look at what our culture does to teenage girls. Parents, teachers, and therapists alike will profit from Dr. Pipher’s knowledge.”
—Dr. MARY KENNING
Juvenile Justice System
Minneapolis
“Adolescent girls have always fallen through the cracks, but now they are tumbling into a chasm. Dr. Pipher goes deep inside their world and comes back with a clearheaded and compassionate report. We owe it to ourselves and our daughters to read this book.”
—CAROL SPINDEL
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All clients are composite characters drawn from my life experience and clinical work. Names and details have be changed to protect confidentiality.
Copyright © 1994 by Mary Pipher, Ph.D.
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