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Children with emotional disabilities: Perceptions of siblings

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This paper reports the process and findings of a study of siblings of children with emotional disabilities. The intent of the research was to engage in an exploratory study through the use of a focus group to gain a preliminary understanding of the perceptions siblings have of a brother or sister with an emotional disability and the service system. Recommendations are given to mental health professionals for working with families and siblings of children with emotional disabilities. Ideas for including siblings in working with family systems are presented.

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Litzelfelner, P. Children with emotional disabilities: Perceptions of siblings. Child Adolesc Soc Work J 12, 263–273 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01875979

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