Books & Videos of Interest for Parents & Professionals Assisting Struggling & Troubled Teenagers and Young Adults

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The Feeling Good Handbook

The Feeling Good Handbook by David D. Burns is a book that teaches you how to feel good about yourself so you can enjoy your family and friends.

There are step-by-step exercises to help you cope with all your fears, phobias and panic attacks. You will also understand how to address your depression. The book may also also help you overcome marital conflicts and it teaches you the five steps of intimate communication and how to conquer procrastination.  

Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps

This book is not new, however, it is very helpful for guiding your teen through the bumps and bruises and good, bad, and ugly of the teenage years. This is not just about being squeaky clean or perfect, but about how to help your child grow in their own godliness and sense of self. It helps parents have realistic expectations and guides the parent with helpful advice and examples. Topics include jobs, dating, clothes/appearance, friends, spiritual growth, alcohol/drugs, grades/sports, driving, and more. Good reference book for the long haul. 

Your Defiant Teen: 10 Steps to Resolve Conflict and Rebuild Your

Teenagers can be so tough to deal with. This great book gives some background about what is happening developmentally as well as a step by step program to restoring some of the positive in your relationship with your teenager. Written for parents. Read this book!