PublishedExisle Publishing, April 2017 |
ISBN9781925335408 |
FormatSoftcover, 216 pages |
Dimensions22.9cm × 15.2cm |
Parenting teenagers can be tricky at the best of times. But when the tough issues arise - behavioural problems, unacceptable risk-taking, bullying, alcohol abuse - things can get extremely difficult and parents can struggle with what to do. Drawing on psychologist Michael Hawton's 30 years of experience, Engaging Adolescents is a practical guide to help you steer your teenager through the challenging times with confidence.
The book covers the following areas:
teenagers and what helps them develop personal control
how to sort out behaviour so you don't over react
what we can learn from watching professionals who manage emergencies
proven, practical methods for managing tempestuous teenagers.
Using case studies and based on universally-accepted mediation principles, this is a highly practical, skills-based book that gives you the tools to resolve conflict and build better family relationships. Engaging Adolescents offers a clear, method-based approach to ease the distress of parents experiencing difficulties with their teenagers' behaviour.
Marina has worked in books for most of her working life. She enjoys reading historical fiction, fantasy, biographies and history.
Being a parent to a teenager can be difficult and confusing to know if you are doing what is right and best for you teen.
Engaging Adolescents take you through some of the difficult situations that arise with raising teenagers these days.
Divided into three sections.
Part One deals with what is normal behaviour and what misbehaviour looks like. Outlines clear expectations and doesn’t pull any punches . Michael will outline clear expectations you can have for your teenage that are reasonable.
Part Two Be prepared for an emergency before it arises. How to hold your nerve in challenging and confronting situations and keep things under control.
Part Three Looks at case studies and how to have successful tough conversations with teenager and come out the other side intact. Includes road tested mediation processes for holding tough conversations that can be adapted to suit a range of situations.
Michael Hawton is a registered psychologist with over 30 years experience. He is a listed clinical expert with the NSW Children’s Court and an expert witness in the Family Court Of Australia.
