{"product_id":"the-parents-guide-to-psychological-first-aid-helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with-predictable-life-crises-9780195381917","title":"The Parents' Guide to Psychological First Aid: Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Predictable Life Crises","description":"Does your young daughter talk endlessly about invisible friends, dragons in the basement, and monsters in the closet? Is your teenager about to start high school or being victimized by bullies? Is your son mortally afraid of certain insects or of injections at the doctor's office? \u003cbr\u003e Compiled by two seasoned clinical psychologists, \u003cem\u003eThe Parents' Guide to Psychological First Aid\u003c\/em\u003e brings together articles by recognized experts who provide you with the information you need to help your child navigate the many trying problems that typically afflict young people. Written in an\u003cbr\u003eengaging style, this book offers sage advice on a raft of everyday problems that have psychological solutions. The contributors cover such topics as body image and physical appearance; cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol; overeating and obesity; dental visits; the birth of a sibling and sibling\u003cbr\u003erivalries; temper tantrums; fostering self-esteem; shyness and social anxiety; and much more. Each expert article provides an overview of the issues, offers reassurance for minor problems and strategies for crisis management, and discusses the red flags that indicate that professional help is\u003cbr\u003eneeded. In addition, the book is organized into various categories to make it easier to find information. For instance, the Family Issues section includes articles on Blended Families, Divorce, and Traveling; the Adolescent Issues section covers such topics as Dating and Driving; and the\u003cbr\u003eSocial\/Peer Issues section explores such subjects as Sportsmanship, Homesickness, and Making Friends.\u003cbr\u003e An encyclopedic reference for parents concerned with maintaining the mental health of their children, this indispensable volume will help you help your child to deal effectively with stress and pressure, to cope with everyday challenges, and to rebound from disappointments, mistakes, trauma, and\u003cbr\u003eadversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerald Koocher, Annette La Greca\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/12\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.92h x 7.10w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195381917\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2010 pg. 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerald Koocher\u003c\/strong\u003e is Dean of the School for Health Studies, Simmons College. He is a past president of the American Psychological Association and the author of \u003cem\u003eEthics in Psychology, Psychologists' Desk Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Clinician's Guide to Evidence-Based Practices\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAnnette La Greca\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. She is editor of the \u003cem\u003eJournal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e and author of \u003cem\u003eHelping Children Cope With Disasters and Terrorism\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39930772127859,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_d6e4e0e4-77a1-4ee4-9151-3a11641dd098.jpg?v=1647699457","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-parents-guide-to-psychological-first-aid-helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with-predictable-life-crises-9780195381917","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}