Author Description
Offering solid, practical advice to parents, this book covers depression, unexplained accidents, drugs, sexual acting out, pregnancy, obesity, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, reckless driving, nightmares, drinking, stealing, vandalism, school, and suicide.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex behavioral and psychological indicators of crisis in children and adolescents to provide parents with actionable intervention strategies. Authors David Behrens and Patricia Doyle utilize their clinical backgrounds to categorize common manifestations of distress, ranging from substance abuse to eating disorders. The text serves as a diagnostic framework for identifying warning signs and implementing constructive communication and support systems within the family unit.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive list of behavioral red flags including depression, substance use, and academic decline
- Practical communication techniques for addressing sensitive topics with children
- Guidance on identifying when professional intervention is required
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide clinical medical treatment protocols for severe psychiatric conditions
- It does not offer legal advice regarding juvenile delinquency or criminal behavior
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the accessible, direct tone of the prose, which prioritizes clarity for parents in high-stress situations. Experts highlight this as a foundational reference for identifying early warning signs of adolescent distress.
Page Count:
201
Publication Date:
1986-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070043647
ISBN-13:
9780070043640
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