HELPING YOUR ANGRY TEEN

¦ Anger and aggression are
one of the most common
emotional/behavioral
difficulties faced by teens.

Parenting a teen is hard enough, but parenting an angry teen is especially difficult. Parents might feel unable to keep their own cool during disagreements, or worry that their relationship with their teen is doomed.
Written by a psychologist and teen expert, this book offers techniques based in mindfulness, compassion, and positive psychology to help readers face the challenges that parenting an angry teen presents. They'll discover the clinical and psychological conditions that can contribute to teen anger, skills for improving communication, and mindfulness tips for staying calm. They'll also learn skills for reestablishing a compassionate and connected relationship.

Mitch R. Abblett, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and clinical director of the Manville School, a therapeutic day school program in Boston, MA, serving children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and learning
difficulties. He maintains a private practice, and conducts national and international trainings on mindfulness. Abblett resides in Newton, MA.