Help your Child or Teen Get Back On Track: What Parents and Professionals Can Do for Childhood Emotional and Behavioral Problems

Awards:   Winner of Independent Publisher Book Award 2008 (UK) Winner of Independent Publisher Book Awards 2008 Winner of Ken Book Award Winner 2008
Author:   Kenneth Talan
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN:  

9781843108702


Pages:   288
Publication Date:   15 December 2007
Replaced By:   9781843109143
Format:   Hardback
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  • Winner of Independent Publisher Book Award 2008 (UK)
  • Winner of Independent Publisher Book Awards 2008
  • Winner of Ken Book Award Winner 2008

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Author:   Kenneth Talan
Publisher:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:   Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 25.20cm
Weight:   0.678kg
ISBN:  

9781843108702


ISBN 10:   1843108704
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   15 December 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781843109143
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

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`This book provides ideas and advice on seeking professional help for parents who are worried about a child or adolescent with behavioural and emotional problems.' -- Children & Young People Now It is also the kind of book I would recommend to the concerned but overwhelmed parent as it would help him make some informed decisions, -- CAFCASS, FA Watson Research Assistant 'From an aggressive toddler to a self-harming teenager,the author gives clear information about what might be happening, strategies to address the problem and good case studies.It answers questions such as How do I know if my child's behaviour and emotions are serious problems? , and How do I tell whether medication is helping? . It explains normal development and why certain phases can be tricky for many children. It also has a comprehensive list of symptoms, and chapters on medication, psychotherapy and alternative therapies, test and different professionals.Most postive is the author's obvious warmth, empathy and understanding, his acknowledgment of how hard parents find it when their children have difficulties'. -- Children and Young People Now This book is well informed and has been produced by an experienced professional who offers information on just about every emotional or behavioural issue you could think of, with suggested strategies on how to manage each topic. -- Professional Social Work ... provides a fine survey of parental techniques for handling both kids and teens who are aggressive. -- The Midwest Book Review


'This book provides ideas and advice on seeking professional help for parents who are worried about a child or adolescent with behavioural and emotional problems.' -- Children & Young People Now It is also the kind of book I would recommend to the concerned but overwhelmed parent as it would help him make some informed decisions, -- CAFCASS, FA Watson Research Assistant 'From an aggressive toddler to a self-harming teenager,the author gives clear information about what might be happening, strategies to address the problem and good case studies. It answers questions such as How do I know if my child's behaviour and emotions are serious problems? , and How do I tell whether medication is helping? . It explains normal development and why certain phases can be tricky for many children. It also has a comprehensive list of symptoms, and chapters on medication, psychotherapy and alternative therapies, test and different professionals. Most postive is the author's obvious warmth, empathy and understanding, his acknowledgment of how hard parents find it when their children have difficulties'. -- Children and Young People Now This book is well informed and has been produced by an experienced professional who offers information on just about every emotional or behavioural issue you could think of, with suggested strategies on how to manage each topic. -- Professional Social Work ... provides a fine survey of parental techniques for handling both kids and teens who are aggressive. -- The Midwest Book Review


`This book provides ideas and advice on seeking professional help for parents who are worried about a child or adolescent with behavioural and emotional problems.' -- Children & Young People Now It is also the kind of book I would recommend to the concerned but overwhelmed parent as it would help him make some informed decisions, -- CAFCASS, FA Watson Research Assistant 'From an aggressive toddler to a self-harming teenager,the author gives clear information about what might be happening, strategies to address the problem and good case studies. It answers questions such as How do I know if my child's behaviour and emotions are serious problems? , and How do I tell whether medication is helping? . It explains normal development and why certain phases can be tricky for many children. It also has a comprehensive list of symptoms, and chapters on medication, psychotherapy and alternative therapies, test and different professionals. Most postive is the author's obvious warmth, empathy and understanding, his acknowledgment of how hard parents find it when their children have difficulties'. -- Children and Young People Now This book is well informed and has been produced by an experienced professional who offers information on just about every emotional or behavioural issue you could think of, with suggested strategies on how to manage each topic. -- Professional Social Work ... provides a fine survey of parental techniques for handling both kids and teens who are aggressive. -- The Midwest Book Review


`This book provides ideas and advice on seeking professional help for parents who are worried about a child or adolescent with behavioural and emotional problems.' -- Children & Young People Now It is also the kind of book I would recommend to the concerned but overwhelmed parent as it would help him make some informed decisions, -- CAFCASS, FA Watson Research Assistant From an aggressive toddler to a self-harming teenager,the author gives clear information about what might be happening, strategies to address the problem and good case studies. It answers questions such as ""How do I know if my child's behaviour and emotions are serious problems?"", and ""How do I tell whether medication is helping?"" . It explains normal development and why certain phases can be tricky for many children. It also has a comprehensive list of symptoms, and chapters on medication, psychotherapy and alternative therapies, test and different professionals. Most postive is the author's obvious warmth, empathy and understanding, his acknowledgment of how hard parents find it when their children have difficulties'. -- Children and Young People Now This book is well informed and has been produced by an experienced professional who offers information on just about every emotional or behavioural issue you could think of, with suggested strategies on how to manage each topic. -- Professional Social Work ... provides a fine survey of parental techniques for handling both kids and teens who are aggressive. -- The Midwest Book Review


Author Information

Kenneth H. Talan, M.D. is board-certified in adult and child psychiatry; he completed his psychiatric training at Yale University. Dr. Talan has had long-term associations with child and adolescent clinics, a residential program, and public school systems in his area of Massachusetts. He has served for over 20 years as a psychiatric consultant to teachers, psychologists, counselors, and administrative staff working with troubled students. He has taught at the Smith School for Social Work and lectured on child-related topics to professionals and the public. Dr. Talan lives with his wife, Kitty; they have two adult daughters.

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