Parenting Through the Storm

Find Help, Hope, and Strength When Your Child Has Psychological Problems
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4625-2677-2
Verlag: Guilford Publications

Buch, Englisch, 278 Seiten, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 365 g

Raising 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.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Douglas, Ann

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik Pädagogik: Sachbuch, Ratgeber

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Ann Douglas is an award-winning parenting writer and the mother of four children who struggled with a variety of psychological problems when they were younger--and who are now thriving as young adults. She speaks widely at health, parenting, and education conferences and hosts online conversations about parenting and mental health for a range of organizations. With acclaimed books including Happy Parents, Happy Kids and The Mother of All Baby Books, Ann has helped hundreds of thousands of parents navigate the challenges and complexities of raising kids today. She lives in Golden Lake, Ontario, Canada. Her website is www.anndouglas.net.