Auteur : Sells, Scott P.

Maison d'édition : Guilford Press

Date de publication : 2004

Collation : xvi, 320 p.

Collection : The Guilford family therapy series

ISBN : 1593850999

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Introduction -- 2. Point of entry : why difficult teenagers have problems -- 3. A model for change -- 4. Setting clear rules and consequences : the basic work of therapy -- 5. Changing the timing and process of confrontations -- 6. Neutralizing the adolescent's "Five Aces" -- 7. Restoring nurturance and tenderness -- 8. Working with outsiders -- 9. Single-parent families : sharing parental responsibility -- 10. Divorce and stepfamily problems -- 11. Alcohol and drug use : "I don't have a problem" -- 12. Process-outcome research and the family-based model : refining and operationalizing key theoretical concepts

Résumé : This book illuminates the causes of severe adolescent behavioral problems and presents a research-based, 15-step model for helping families bring about meaningful change. Incorporating structural and strategic principles, the author's cohesive approach focuses on setting clear rules and consequences; changing the mood and direction of confrontations; neutralizing such problem behaviors as disrespect, truancy, running away, violence, and threats of suicide; and restoring positive, nurturing family relationships. Special treatment issues covered include adolescent substance abuse and managing problems that arise in single-parent and divorced families, as well as ways to collaborate effectively with outside systems. Featuring a wealth of illustrative case examples, this is an indispensable clinical guidebook and text.

Mots-clés : Jeunes en difficulté - Counseling / Thérapie familiale / Jeunes en difficulté - Relations familiales

Cote : WS 463 S468t 2004