Includes bibliographical references (p. 355-372) and index.

Foundations of a family resilience approach -- The growing diversity and complexity of families in a changing world -- Belief systems: the heart and soul of resilience -- Organizational patterns: family shock absorbers -- Communication processes: facilitating mutual support and problem solving -- Practice principles and guidelines to strengthen family resilience -- A family resilience framework for community-based programs and services -- Loss, recovery, and resilience -- Chronic illness and family caregiving: challenges and gifts -- Strengthening resilience in vulnerable multi-stressed families -- Recovery from trauma, traumatic loss, and major disasters: strengthening family and community resilience -- Reconnection and reconciliation: bridge over troubled waters.

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