Treating the Tough Adolescent A Family-Based, Step-by-Step Guide |
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Author:
| Sells, Scott P. |
Foreword by:
| Haley, Jay Schiff, Neil |
Series title: | The Guilford Family Therapy Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-57230-422-2 |
Publication Date: | Oct 1998 |
Publisher: | Guilford Publications
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $80.00 |
Book Description:
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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,...
More DescriptionThis 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.