Parenting Through the Storm
Parenting Through the Storm
Find Help, Hope, and Strength When Your Child Has Psychological Problems
ISBN: 9781462526772Raising a child or teenager with a psychological condition is a "perfect storm" of stress, sadness, and uncertainty. How can you find the best treatments and help your child overcome emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges--while keeping yourself and your family strong? As a parent, you may feel isolated and alone, but the reality is that a lot of families are in the same boat. Ann Douglas knows firsthand just how daunting it can be. In this compassionate and empowering guide, she combines the vital lessons she has learned with vivid stories from other parents and advice from leading psychologists. Several record-keeping forms can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. The book cuts through the often-confusing clinical jargon and speaks from the heart about what matters most: the well-being of your child.
By Ann Douglas
Imprint: THE GUILFORD PRESS
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 278
Introduction I. The Challenge and Your Child 1. Parent Radar 2. Obtaining a Diagnosis 3. Starting Treatment 4. Advocating for Your Child II. You and Your Child 5. Stress Management and Coping Skills 6. Parents Can Make a Difference 7. Calming the Raging Storm III. Your Family 8. Family Matters 9. Lifestyle Matters IV. Your Community 10. Working with Your Child's School 11. The Friendship Department 12. Finding Community V. Recovery and Beyond 13. Daring to Dream Again 14. Creating a Better System Epilogue: After the Storm Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Resources Appendix C: Directory of Disorders
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