Helping Your Struggling Teenager [Paperback]

Les Parrott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2000

What Do You Do When Your Teenager Is in Trouble? Where do you turn for dependable, expert advice? Start here. Helping Your Struggling Teenager gives you the practical information you need as a parent on thirty-six common, critical concerns your child may face. From drug and alcohol abuse to parental divorce and premarital sex, professional Christian counselor Les Parrott gives you essential insights not only on specific issues, but also on how to offer effective help as a parent. Topics are arranged in alphabetical order. Each chapter sheds light on several vital questions: What does the specific struggle look like? Why did it happen? How can a counselor help? When should a counselor consult another professional, and where can he or she find additional resources? Arranged in two sections, this book first gives you the basics of being an effective helper. Then it informs you on the different struggles of teenagers. It includes a list of Scripture verses relevant to each of the thirty-six topics covered, plus Web addresses of organizations that deal with specific problems. Helping Your Struggling Teenager organizes and condenses insights and guidance for concerned parents into one extremely useful volume. Keep it at arm's reach for the answers you need, right when you need them.

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What Do You Do When Your Teenager Is in Trouble?

Where do you turn for dependable, expert advice?

Start here. Helping Your Struggling Teenager gives you the practical information you need as a parent on thirty-six common, critical concerns your child may face. From drug and alcohol abuse to parental divorce and premarital sex, professional Christian counselor Les Parrott gives you essential insights not only on specific issues, but also on how to offer effective help as a parent.

Topics are arranged in alphabetical order. Each chapter sheds light on several vital questions: What does the specific struggle look like? Why did it happen? How can a counselor help? When should a counselor consult another professional, and where can he or she find additional resources?

Arranged in two sections, this book first gives you the basics of being an effective helper. Then it informs you on the different struggles of teenagers. It includes a list of Scripture verses relevant to each of the thirty-six topics covered, plus Web addresses of organizations that deal with specific problems.

Helping Your Struggling Teenager organizes and condenses insights and guidance for concerned parents into one extremely useful volume. Keep it at arm’s reach for the answers you need, right when you need them.

About the Author

#1 New York Times bestselling author Les Parrott is co-founder, with his wife, Leslie, of the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University and the bestselling author of High-Maintenance Relationships, Love the Life You Live (with Neil Clark Warren), Love Talk (with Leslie Parrott), 3 Seconds, and 25 Ways to Win with People (with John C. Maxwell). Dr. Parrott is a sought-after speaker to Fortune 500 companies and holds relationship seminars across North America. Dr. Parrott has been featured in USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. His many television appearances include The View, The O'Reilly Factor, CNN, Good Morning America, and Oprah. To learn more,andnbsp;visit www.lesandleslie.com andnbsp; SPANISH BIO: El Dr. Les Parrott es fundador de Center for Relationship Development del complejo universitario de Seattle Pacific University y autor de libros de exito en ventas como High-Maintenance Relationships, The Control Frek y Love the Life You Live (coautor con Neil Clark Warren). Tambien es coautor de varios libros con su esposa, la Dra. Leslie Parrott. Es muy solicitado como orador por las companias Fortune 500 y desarrolla seminarios en toda America del Norte. Todos los anos se presenta ante una amplia variedad de audiencias, entre las que se incluyen atletas profesionales, organizaciones gubernamentales, personal militar y lideres empresariales. Tambien se desempena como presentador del programa radial nacional Love Talk, El Dr. Parrott ha participado en USA Toda, Wall Street Journal y New York Times. Sus numerosas apariciones televisivas incluyen The View, The O'Reilly Factor, CNN, Good Morning America y Oprah. Para Mas infomacion, contactarse con www.RealRelationship.com.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310234026
• ISBN-13: 978-0310234029
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Les and Leslie. A husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. In 1991, the Parrotts founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University - a groundbreaking program dedicated to teaching the basics of good relationships.

Married in 1984, the Parrotts bring real-life examples to their speaking platform. Their professional training - Leslie as a marriage and family therapist, and Les as a clinical psychologist - ensures a presentation that is grounded, insightful and cutting-edge.

The Parrotts are New York Times #1 Best Selling Authors. Their books include the award-winning Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Love Talk, Real Relationships, The Parent You Want to Be, and Crazy Good Sex.

Each year Les and Leslie speak in over 40 cities. Their audiences include a wide array of venues, from churches to Fortune 500 company board rooms. Their books have sold over two million copies in more than two dozen languages.

The Parrotts have been guests on many national TV and radio programs such as CNN, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The View with Barbara Walters, NBC Nightly News, and Oprah. Their work has been featured in USA Today and The New York Times.

Visit their website for lots of free resources at www.LesandLeslie.com

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HELP! is Available for Parents of Teens, September 22, 2007

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As a Christian Counselor "Helping Your Struggling Teenager" is part of my list of resources that I highly recommend for parents, youth pastors and others who work with teens. This parenting handbook on thirty-six common problems faced by our youth is outlined to include the following categories for each topic: What the struggle looks like, why the struggle happens, how parents can help, how professionals can help, where to go for additonal help, case studies, inventories and checklist. This easy to use reference lists issues from A to V (including anger, homosexuality, obesity, schizophrenia, suicide, violence and much more). This text is also culturally relevant for Counseling in African American Communities.

5.0 out of 5 stars Helping teenagers, July 5, 2010

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I am a Christian Counselor and have often referred parents to particular sections of this book. My son's Youth Minister first introduced me to this book when my son was struggling with an issue addressed within and I immediately went out and bought my own copy. There is not a rock left unturned when they look at things today's parents face.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight!, June 12, 2010

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We want to help our teens develop independence. But, when is intervention needed?

This book gives some insight about helping teens who are struggling to be the best they can be.

My order was promptly received. Thanks.