Treating the Tough Adolescent: A Family-Based, Step-by-Step Guide

Resource Type

Book - Parent

Description

Presents a 15-step treatment model for bringing about improvements in severe behavioral problems in adolescents, with real-life case examples, troubleshooting tips, and solid empirical support. Explains why adolescents act out, identifies the biggest challenges in treating adolescents and families, and details methods for restoring parental authority, dealing with conflict, and dealing with adolescents' threats of suicide, violence, and running away. Also gives techniques for reviving nurturing and tenderness. [--from Book News, Inc.]

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adolescence (13-21)

Languages

English

ISBN

1572304227

Author

Scott Sells

Publication

1998 The Guilford Press

Availability

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