Description
Challenging kids don't behave badly on purpose -- they are simply struggling to "catch up" in key areas of psychological and cognitive development. If your child or teen's emotional or behavioral difficulties are getting in the way of success at home, at school, or in social situations, this is the book for you. Dr. Michael Bloomquist has spent decades helping parents to understand acting-out kids and support their healthy development. In these pages, he presents tried-and-true ways you can build your 5- to 17-year-old's skills to: *Follow rules and behave honestly.
*Curb angry outbursts.
*Make and maintain friendships.
*Express feelings productively.
*Stay on task at school.
*Resolve conflicts with siblings.
*Manage stress. Loads of checklists, worksheets, and troubleshooting tips help you select and implement the strategies that meet your child's specific needs. You'll also build your own skills for parenting effectively when the going gets tough. Systematic, compassionate, and practical, the book is grounded in state-of-the-art research. The road to positive changes for your child and family starts here. Mental health professionals, see also the related title The Practitioner Guide to Skills Training for Struggling Kids.
Author: Michael L. Bloomquist
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 11/05/2012
Pages: 275
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 10.40h x 8.00w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781609181703
ISBN10: 1609181700
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychotherapy | Child & Adolescent
- Social Science | Social Work
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General
*Curb angry outbursts.
*Make and maintain friendships.
*Express feelings productively.
*Stay on task at school.
*Resolve conflicts with siblings.
*Manage stress. Loads of checklists, worksheets, and troubleshooting tips help you select and implement the strategies that meet your child's specific needs. You'll also build your own skills for parenting effectively when the going gets tough. Systematic, compassionate, and practical, the book is grounded in state-of-the-art research. The road to positive changes for your child and family starts here. Mental health professionals, see also the related title The Practitioner Guide to Skills Training for Struggling Kids.
Author: Michael L. Bloomquist
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Published: 11/05/2012
Pages: 275
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 10.40h x 8.00w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781609181703
ISBN10: 1609181700
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychotherapy | Child & Adolescent
- Social Science | Social Work
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General
About the Author
Michael L. Bloomquist, PhD, a child psychologist, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota, where he conducts research and trains practitioners. He is the author of a related book for mental health professionals, The Practitioner Guide to Skills Training for Struggling Kids. Dr. Bloomquist has worked with struggling kids and teens and their families for more than 25 years. He and his wife are the proud parents of two sons.