Helping Your Struggling Teenager: A Parenting Handbook on Thirty-Six Common Problems

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What do you do when your teenager is in trouble Where do you turn for dependable, expert advice Start here. Helping Your Struggling Teenager gives you the practical information you need as a parent on thirty-six common, critical concerns your child may face. From drug and alcohol abuse to parental divorce and premarital sex, professional Christian counselor Les Parrott gives you essential insights not only on specific issues, but also on how to offer effective help as a parent. Topics are arranged in alphabetical order. Each chapter sheds light on several vital questions: What does the specific struggle look like Why did it happen How can a counselor help When should a counselor consult another professional, Where can he or she find additional resources Arranged in two sections, this book first gives you the basics of being an effective helper. Then it informs you on the different struggles of teenagers. It includes a list of Scripture verses relevant to each of the thirty-six topics covered, plus Web addresses of organizations that deal with specific problems. Helping Your Struggling Teenager organizes and condenses insights and guidance for concerned parents into one extremely useful volume. Keep it at arm's reach for the answers you need, right when you need them.

Les Parrott is founder of the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University and the bestselling author of High-Maintenance Relationships, The Control Freak, Love the Life You Live (coauthored with Neil Clark Warren), Shoulda Coulda Woulda, Love Talk, and 25 Ways to Win with People (coauthored with John C. Maxwell). Dr. Parrott is a sought-after speaker to Fortune 500 companies and holds relationship seminars across North America. He communicates annually to a wide variety of audiences, including professional athletes, government agencies, military personnel, and business leaders. He also hosts the national radio broadcast Love Talk. Dr. Parrott has been featured in USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. His television appearances include The View, The O'Reily Factor, CNN, Good Morning America, and Oprah. To learn about his speaking availability and seminar schedules, as well as all of Dr. Parrott's resources, contact www.RealRelationships.com. Drs. Les y Leslie Parratt son codirectores de Center for Relationship Development en Seattle Pacific University (SPU). Les Parrott es profesor en una clinica de psicologia en SPU, y Leslie es terapeuta de familia y matrimonio en SPU. Los Parrotts son escritores y ganadores del Medallon de Oro Salva Tu Matrimonio Antes que Empieze, Amor Es, Relasiones, y Cuando Malas Cosas Pasan a Un Buen Matrimonio. Ellos se an estado presentando en Oprah CBS Esta Manana, en El Paisaje, USA Hoy y en New York Tiempo. Ellos tambien son hablantes frecuentes y han escrito para una variedad de revistas ellos viven en Seattle, Washington con sus dos hijos.