This book is for anyone going through difficult family situations such as a separation or divorce while raising children. It is part informative, part story-telling, and a bit of what some may call an "instruction manual" or "road map". While reading this you may find it to be a helpful aid with the struggles you are having as a parent. This is especially true for those parents going through the inevitable life changing events with their kids and learning how to work past those struggles. This book is a discussion of coping as a single parent. The information you will read speaks to the early stages of a child's life. This is the time when some children may split time living with both parents in different places without regard to schooling. Sometimes when a relationship ends it's not easy to see the other person's point of view and hopefully this book will help to enable us to look at all aspects before making irrational decisions involving a child/children. The goal is always looking out for what is in the best interest of the child and not necessarily what may be in the best interest of ourselves.
About the Author: Raymond D. Wormack BS/LCSW, Founder and CEO of Wormack Inc. a Non-profit organization, Author, Social Worker, Father, son, and brother. Raymond has been in the helping profession for seventeen years, obtaining his license in Social Work in June 2004 and has upgrade to LCSW. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the California University of Pennsylvania in May 1999, where he double majored in Accounting and Finance. He assists individuals as a financial adviser for the last fourteen years as well. Raymond received a Master of Social Work from California University of Pennsylvania in May 2004. Throughout his seventeen years in the field, he has worked in a variety of settings in multiple roles. Some of the positions he held included: Supervisor and Counselor in a Residential Treatment Facility; Supervisor and counselor in a Drug and Alcohol facility; Multi Systemic Therapist; Caseworker at a Partial Hospitalization Program for children; Individual and Family Therapist at Residential Treatment Facilities: Lead Family Therapist providing in home therapy; Outpatient Therapist for both children and adults; and writing psychological evaluations; active member in the development of SRRTP Act 21 a state program. Raymond also served as a trainer at Adelphoi Village and Torrance State Hospital, for Strengths Based Mental Health Diagnosis, Treatment and The Impact of Grief, Loss and Trauma, Safe Crisis Management, Victimization, Working with victims and predators of Sexual assault, among many more to list. His background and life experiences shaped the type of Social Worker he is today. He primarily utilizes various therapy models, CBT, RT, Experiential, are just a few of Raymond's therapy models. He can incorporate models into individual, family, or/and group therapy sessions. Raymond has a special interest in working with victims of sexual abuse, as well as predators. He continues to practice Social Work in the VA Pittsburgh Health Care System. He also has knowledge of the impact that a seperation, mental health diagnosis, as well other factors can have upon the individual, families, and communities.