Trauma rastave i razvoda braka i obitelji

The book The Trauma of Marital and Family Separation and Divorce (Trauma rastave i razvoda braka i obitelji), authored by Prof. Pero Aračić, Ph.D., and published in 2019, stands as one of the most comprehensive and significant works in domestic literature addressing the issue of strained marital and family relationships. The author—a distinguished theologian and sociologist of religion—approaches the subject holistically, integrating sociological, psychological, legal, and pastoral insights into the complex dynamics of marital breakdown. In the first part of the book, Aračić analyzes the contemporary social processes leading to the crisis of marriage, the causes of frequent divorce, and the profound emotional and psychological trauma this process inflicts upon spouses—and especially upon children. Through empirical research and theoretical analysis, the author clearly delineates the various stages of the crisis, ranging from initial conflicts to the ensuing feelings of loss, guilt, and identity instability. The second part of the work focuses on identifying solutions and providing systematic support. Aračić goes beyond merely diagnosing the problem; he offers concrete guidelines for marriage counseling services, pastoral care, and the broader community, emphasizing the importance of empathy, rehabilitation, and the rebuilding of fractured family relationships.