| Adolescent Self: Strategies for Self-Management, Self-Soothing, and Self-Esteem in Adolescents Contributor(s): Wexler, David B. (Author), Wexler (Author) |
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ISBN: 039370114X ISBN-13: 9780393701142 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $22.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 1991 Annotation: Dr. David Wexler describes an innovative treatment program for troubled adolescents that addresses central problems of the "self". The problems of substance abuse, anxiety, aggression, self-destructive behavior, eating disorders, and mood swings can usually be traced to fundamental deficits, particularly in the ability to self-soothe. This book models a range of carefully designed strategies to address these central problems of the adolescent self. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child - Psychology | Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior - Medical | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 616.890 |
| LCCN: 91001963 |
| Series: Norton Professional Books (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.31" W x 9.57" (1.04 lbs) 210 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Mentally Challenged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The problems of substance abuse, anxiety, aggression, self-destructive behavior, eating disorders, and mood swings can usually be traced to fundamental deficits, particularly in the ability to self-soothe. This book models a range of carefully designed strategies to address these central problems of the adolescent self. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wexler, David B.: - David B. Wexler, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in San Diego and Executive Director of the non-profit Relationship Training Institute. He trains professionals internationally in the STOP model for treating domestic violence. His previous books include Men in Therapy, Is He Depressed or What?, The Adolescent Self, and When Good Men Behave Badly. |