Product Description

When teen behavior crosses the line, frazzled parents need a reliable source of expert advice to help them take the situation in hand. Now they have one. Russell A. Barkley and Arthur L. Robin, have created a clinically proven self-help programme that parents can use to restore order and rebuild trust. Describing 10 simple steps that lead to better behavior, Your Defiant Teen demonstrates how to establish common ground, encourage mutual respect, and introduce cooperative problem solving, all without escalating the struggle for control. Much more than just a way to keep the peace, Drs. Barkley and Robin offer parents a means to teach their teenagers skills that will serve them well for a lifetime. The books also includes helpful reproducible checklists and forms.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #475041 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-10
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 302 pages

Review
'The very best book of its kind for parents dealing with behaviorally difficult teens. This will be the first book I recommend to the families I work with.' --Sam Goldstein, PhD, Department of Psychology, George Mason University

'Drs. Barkley and Robin have hit goldt, this book is a real treasure! The book provides very practical strategies for managing teenagers' behavior and enhancing family relationships.' --Ronald T. Brown, PhD, Editor, Journal of Paediatric Psychology

'Drs. Barkley and Robin have blended their talents and years of clinical experience in putting together this 'must-read' book for all parents struggling with a teenager's vexing, challenging, and frustrating behavior. The book delivers tried-and-true techniques for resolving conflict in parent-teen relationships, together with wonderful practical tips and FAQs' --Gerald J. August, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School"

About the Author
Russell Barkley, PhD, is Research Professor of Psychiatry at the SUNY Upstate Medical University at Syracuse. Dr. Barkley has published numerous books and videos on child and adolescent psychology. He is a frequent lecturer who is widely cited in the national media and is a past president of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. His previous books include the bestsellers Taking Charge of ADHD and Your Defiant Child. Arthur L. Robin, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University, Director of Psychology Training at Children's Hospital of Michigan, and a practicing psychologist in Michigan with more than three decades of experience. He has written three additional books, including Defiant Teens with Dr. Barkley.