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Author
Series
Publisher
Praeger
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
"Through the implementation of psychological research and basic theories, Johnson and Malow-Iroff expertly assess each specific risk behavior as it correlates with demographics, socio-economic statuses, and cultural factors surrounding today's youth. In addition, this book provides resources for handling harmful situations facing adolescents, offering practical and straightforward methods to aid one in negotiating positive paths for those in distress....
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Disruptive behavior in the classroom, poor academic performance, out-of-control emotions: if you work with adolescents, you are well-aware of the challenges this age group presents. What if there was a way to calm these students down and arm them with the mindfulness skills needed to really excel in school and life? Written by mindfulness expert and licensed clinical psychologist Patricia C. Broderick, Learning to Breathe is a secular program that...
24) Handbook of adolescent behavioral problems: evidence-based approaches to prevention and treatment
Publisher
Springer
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the most recent breakthroughs in adolescent brain research as they relate to social networking, drugs, mental health, driving, and other aspects of teen life, in a guide to understanding and dealing with teen behaviors.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Lisa Damour, Ph.D., director of the internationally renowned Laurel School's Center for Research on Girls, pulls back the curtain on the teenage years and shows why your daughter's erratic and confusing behavior is actually healthy, necessary, and natural. Untangled explains what's going on, prepares parents for what's to come, and lets them know when it's time to worry"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
A science-based guide to developmental changes within teenage brains explains how they affect behavior, offering advice to parents and educators on how to better understand, communicate, and stay connected with young people while managing their erratic behavior and helping them to resist destructive impulses.