This book offers practical advice for parents dealing with difficult teenagers, focusing on conflict resolution, communication, and building self-esteem. It guides parents on managing teen manipulation, handling rage, and fostering understanding, ultimately bridging the gap between sullen teens and their worried parents.
Focusing on authentic relationships, this book offers therapists innovative techniques to engage with adolescents effectively. It emphasizes the importance of open conversations that lead to meaningful solutions for teens and their families. Through case examples from Edgette's practice, readers learn to navigate challenging interactions, avoid power struggles, and maintain authority while fostering comfortable dialogue. The text equips therapists with skills to interpret body language and expressions, enhancing understanding and respect in therapy.
Therapeutic Conversions with Adolescents takes readers into the office of a seasoned therapist, where they can be a fly on the wall of live therapy sessions.