Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-296) and index.
How to use this book -- Meet the teen whisperer -- You can call me Mr. Mike -- Understanding reality therapy -- The five primary needs of your teen -- Survival -- Fun -- Freedom -- Power -- Belonging -- When teens' needs aren't being met -- The emotional consequences of unmet needs -- Acting out behavior I: eating disorders, drinking, and drugs -- Acting out behavior II: violence and sex -- Acting out turns inward: depression and suicide -- Developing the right approach -- Having the right mindset -- Showing the right mindset through praise -- Communicating with your teen -- Talkin' the right talk -- Making the right set of rules -- Riding herd on your understanding -- Epilgoue.
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Offers advice for parents of troubled teens, discussing the five primary needs of teenagers and various acting out behaviors and including suggestions on communication and rules.
Break through the silence and secrecy of teenage life
How to break through the silence and secrecy of teenage life