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Situation of Divorced Mothers in India: Implications for Counseling

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In a culture where high premium is placed on marriage, a divorced mother faces many challenges. Striving for shelter and economic security is harder due to lack of social acceptance, support and inadequate services. For a counsellor the social realities are as important as the psychological ones.

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  1. M.I.G., A-60/576, Gandhi Nagar, Bandra, (East), Mumbai, 400 051, Maharashtra, India

    Pratibha Gheewala

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This article is based on the observations and experiences of the author who has been a marriage counsellor at the first Family Court in India.

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Gheewala, P. Situation of Divorced Mothers in India: Implications for Counseling. Int J Adv Counselling 26, 407–413 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-004-0177-7

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