Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions, livre ebook

“Harvey and Rathbone have struck a marvelous balance of compassionate understanding, clear and useful explanation, keen advice, and practical exercises in this valuable resource. Parents will find it a thoughtful companion to the challenging and important journey of raising their teens and young adults with emotional intensity.” — Elizabeth Ahmann, ScD, RN, ACC , ADHD and executive functioning coach, and section editor of “Family Matters,” Pediatric Nursing “Harvey and Rathbone write with a clear voice that is exceptionally instructive while never losing its caring and compassionate tone. Essential dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills and guiding philosophies are presented with depth and readability that emphasize mindful and effective parenting that extends into self-care and addressing the needs of siblings and extended family. Seamlessly integrating validation and practical skills and guidance, the authors light the pathways to parenting more emotionally and behaviorally balanced adolescents. This book is a superb addition to DBT and a must-read for parents with teens (and younger children) who struggle with emotions and behaviors, as well as for the therapists—DBT or otherwise—who help these families.” — Lane Pederson, PsyD, LP, DBTC , international DBT trainer and author of Dialectical Behavior Therapy “This book is a must-read for any parent of a teen or young adult with intense emotions.