The number of women at midlife served by the helping
professions is substantial. Thorough and insightful, Women at Midlife fills the
gap in knowledge about these women and examines critical issues concerning family,
caregiving, work, physical health, emotional and mental health, and more. Dispelling
restrictive and outdated myths, the authors probe the meaning and direction of women at
midlife. This scholarly volume, highlighted by compelling vignettes and backed by
extraordinary research, explores the full range of midlife experiences, from how to define
midlife to individual development to relationships with other family members. Social work
instructors, students, and practitioners, as well as women who themselves are at midlife,
will find that the work offers important professional and personal benefits. Special
Features
- Examines family, work, health, sexuality, personality, and well-being issues related to
midlife.
- Addresses ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation within the midlife umbrella.
- Presents implications of key issues for human services professionals.
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