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Book SynopsisEngaging Parents in Adolescent Therapy offers mental health professionals effective strategies to involve parents in the counseling process with adolescents. Weaving together the most current research in attachment theory with insightful clinical experiences, Myrick examines parental motivations in seeking treatment for teens and the complexity of parentadolescent relationships, while also addressing issues such as building rapport, therapeutic boundaries, coping with trauma and high-risk behaviors, and the role of social media in today's counseling and parenting relationships. Thoughtful and accessible, this book serves as a valuable resource to therapists and practitioners.
Trade Review“Reflects the sensitivity and empathic qualities of a truly skilled therapist experienced in working with adolescents.” -- David A. Crenshaw, PhD, clinical director of the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, coeditor with Anne Stewart of Play Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice, and coeditor with Cathy Malchiodi of Creative Arts and Play Therapy for Attachment Problems
“A good supplemental text for graduate level courses that deal with providing therapy to teens. It is essential to involve parents, and this book gives important guidance.” -- Nancy Boyd Webb, Fordham University
