Counseling Troubled Teens and Their Families

by Weaver, Andrew J.; Preston, John; Jerome, Leigh W.

• ISBN13: 9780687082360
• ISBN10: 0687082366
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

Teenagers and their families live in a society with epidemic levels of social problems that put adolescents at risk for emotional problems. Teens have special mental and emotional issues that need to be addressed by pastors and their colleagues in ministry. For this reason, clergy and caregivers need to know about the most common mental disorders that occur in adolescents, including how to assess and diagnose the disorders, what types of treatment can be initiated in the faith community, when referral is required, and to whom to make a referral.This book identifies twenty-two of the most common mental health conditions that occur among adolescents, provides illustrative cases, lists national resources available to help, and suggests when and from whom to seek additional professional help. There is an emphasis on self-help resources available on the Internet, a major source of information for teens. The conditions addressed include: various types of addiction and abuse; family crises such as pregnancy, runaways, divorce, depression, and bereavement; and other disorders such as eating disorders, ADA, schizophrenia, and learning disabilities."Weaver and his colleagues have produced another winner for clergy: a casebook that covers most of the difficult situations in which pastors are called upon to be a first, and, sometimes primary, support and helper. Each case presentation is followed by critical issues to be aware of, relevant information, including community and national resources. Most pastors will be grateful for this book a number of times each year. Sections in the first chapter on the child's personality development and on effective parenting will be appreciated by most parents." --David K. Switzer, Emeritus Professor of Pastoral Care, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University

Author Biography

Andrew J. Weaver is a member of the clinical faculty, Department of Psychology, University of Hawaii, and Clinical Psychologist, Hawaii State Hospital, Kaneohe, Hawaii.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 11
How to Use This Book	p. 13
Introduction
Religion, Clergy, and the Mental Health Care of Adolescents	p. 17
Adolescent Development	p. 27
Case Studies
Addictions
Alcohol and Drugs	p. 47
Tobacco	p. 59
Gambling	p. 67
Violence
Abuse	p. 73
Incest	p. 81
Date Rape	p. 89
Violence and Post-Traumatic Stress	p. 97
Family Crises
Divorce	p. 105
Stepparenting	p. 115
Pregnancy	p. 121
Runaways	p. 131
AIDS/Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 137
Chronic Medical Problems	p. 147
Grief and Depression
Bereavement	p. 155
Depression	p. 163
Suicide	p. 171
Other Disorders and Problems Facing Teens
Eating Disorders	p. 177
Attention Deficit Disorder	p. 185
Conduct Disorder/Delinquency	p. 193
Anxiety Disorders	p. 201
Learning Disabilities	p. 209
Schizophrenia	p. 217
Collaboration with Mental Health Specialists: You Are Not Alone
Collaboration with Mental Health Specialists	p. 227
Glossary of Terms	p. 233
Summary and Conclusions	p. 239
Index	p. 241
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