| Treating the Tough Adolescent: A Family-Based, Step-By-Step Guide Contributor(s): Sells, Scott P. (Author), Haley, Jay (Foreword by), Schiff, Neil (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1593850999 ISBN-13: 9781593850999 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $37.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: This book illuminates the causes of severe adolescent behavioral problems and presents a research-based, 15-step model for helping families bring about meaningful change. Incorporating structural and strategic principles, the author's cohesive approach focuses on setting clear rules and consequences; changing the mood and direction of confrontations; neutralizing such problem behaviors as disrespect, truancy, running away, violence, and threats of suicide; and restoring positive, nurturing family relationships. Special treatment issues covered include adolescent substance abuse and managing problems that arise in single-parent and divorced families, as well as ways to collaborate effectively with outside systems. Featuring a wealth of illustrative case examples, this is an indispensable clinical guidebook and text. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Couples & Family - Psychology | Developmental - Adolescent |
| Dewey: 616.890 |
| LCCN: 98039683 |
| Series: Guilford Family Therapy |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.32" W x 8.94" (1.02 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book illuminates the causes of severe adolescent behavioral problems and presents a research-based, 15-step model for helping families bring about meaningful change. Incorporating structural and strategic principles, the author's cohesive approach focuses on setting clear rules and consequences; changing the mood and direction of confrontations; neutralizing such problem behaviors as disrespect, truancy, running away, violence, and threats of suicide; and restoring positive, nurturing family relationships. Special treatment issues covered include adolescent substance abuse and managing problems that arise in single-parent and divorced families, as well as ways to collaborate effectively with outside systems. Featuring a wealth of illustrative case examples, this is an indispensable clinical guidebook and text. |