Ending the parent-teen control battle : resolve the power struggle and build trust, responsibility, and respect /
Neil D. Brown, LCSW ; foreword by Donald T. Saposnek, PhD.
- Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Incorporated, (c)2016.
- 1 online resource.
Includes bibliographical references.
Foreword; Introduction; Chapter 1; What Is the Control Battle? (Meet the Beast); Chapter 2; Adolescence, an Invitation to the Control Battle; Chapter 3; What Feeds the Beast?; Chapter 4; A Healthy Vision; Chapter 5; The Power of Earned Privileges; Chapter 6; Making the Big Shift; Chapter 7; SelfEsteem and Happiness; Chapter 8; What if My Teenager Is Depressed?; Chapter 9; Learning Disabilities and ADHD; Chapter 10; When Parents Don't Agree; Chapter 11; When Your Teen Is Seriously Out of Control; Final Thoughts; Acknowledgments; References
Power struggles between parents and teens are nothing new-we're all familiar with the image of kids and parents locked in a battle for control-but what really drives these conflicts? According to the author, psychotherapist Neil Brown, these struggles occur because the family control dynamic is dysfunctional. Chock-full of easy-to-use evidence-based tools, this book will help parents and teens overcome chronic conflict and foster a peaceful and loving home environment.