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9781462526772 English 1462526772 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., Raising a child with a psychological condition is a "perfect storm" of stress, heartache, and hard work. Ann Douglas knows firsthand just how daunting it can be--and what a difference knowledge and support can make. Each of her four children (now grown and thriving) has dealt with one or more mental health challenges, and Douglas shares what she has learned about coping with the emotional roller coaster, finding the best treatments, helping kids manage their symptoms and succeed academically, and keeping the family strong. Voices of numerous other parents who have weathered the storm are interwoven with advice from leading child psychologists. Douglas cuts through the often-confusing clinical jargon and speaks to parents from the heart about what matters most: the well-being of their kids. Several record-keeping forms can be downloaded and printed for repeated use.
9781462526772 English 1462526772 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., Raising a child with a psychological condition is a "perfect storm" of stress, heartache, and hard work. Ann Douglas knows firsthand just how daunting it can be--and what a difference knowledge and support can make. Each of her four children (now grown and thriving) has dealt with one or more mental health challenges, and Douglas shares what she has learned about coping with the emotional roller coaster, finding the best treatments, helping kids manage their symptoms and succeed academically, and keeping the family strong. Voices of numerous other parents who have weathered the storm are interwoven with advice from leading child psychologists. Douglas cuts through the often-confusing clinical jargon and speaks to parents from the heart about what matters most: the well-being of their kids. Several record-keeping forms can be downloaded and printed for repeated use.