Is your teen withdrawing, acting unusual, or distracted? Do you feel like you just don't know your child anymore? Are you afraid it's more than just a stage? Find out which responses are "normal" adolescent behaviors, and which ones indicate deeper issues related to loss, anger, or teen depression, with this easy-to-understand book.
Expert Dr. Norm Wright gives insight on how to reconnect with your child, understand their struggle, and never lose hope.
- Discover 11 practical ways to help grieving teens
Perfect for parents (as well as pastors, youth leaders, children's ministry leaders, teachers, concerned friends and family members) who want to help a teen during a difficult time in his/her life.
4 Key Features About Dr. Norm Wright's Book, Helping Your Hurting Teen
- Covers Key Teen Issues Every Parent Needs to Know
- 11 "break-away" behaviors that are normal for teens during this time (wanting to spend more time with friends, reluctance to accept advice, etc.)
- How to overcome communication hurdles (includes tips for parents)
- 7 different types of loss, crisis, or trauma your child may experience and how to help
- What to say when your child is struggling with fear (fear of failing, fear of bullying, fear of rejection, etc.)
- How to help your teen cope with the fear, guilt, anger, and confusion that surfaces after the death of a loved one.
- 11 key ways parents can help their teen process grief (covers everything from the symptoms of grief to healthy ways to mourn).
No matter what is happening in your child's life, you need to connect with him or her as a parent. Knowing that this is often easier said than done, Dr. Wright gives practical advice on how to set boundaries, foster cooperation, set expectations, and maintain communication with your teen. He gives 4 standards to use when setting up rules and provides over 54 different questions you can use to get your child talking to you again.