Stop Medicating, Start Parenting: Real Solutions for Your Problem Teenager

by David B. Stein, John Rosemond (Foreword by)

Overview

Stein confronts the problem that so many teens are diagnosed with psychological diseases like ADHD and ADD and subsequently treated with psychiatric drugs. He proposes alternative cognitive/behavioral, drug-free solutions to misdiagnosed teen problems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589791336
Publisher:	Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date:	12/02/2004
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.74(w) x 9.26(h) x 0.78(d)

About the Author

David B. Stein is professor of psychology at Longwood University, a Virginia state school. He is the author of four books on medication-free cognitive behavioral treatments of children and teens, one of which was a national bestseller. He is a consultant with the Virginia State Police, serving as a team member for hostage and crisis negotiations, threat assessment, critical response and debriefing, psychological profiling, and primary investigations.

Editorial Reviews

Stein offers the REST system (Real Economy System for Teens...) with the promise that, if employed correctly, it can solve behavior problems within weeks. Stein also discusses how to cope with teens with deep psychological issues, offers methods of teaching values and suggests ways to enhance communication.

Kirkus Reviews

...prescribes a stringent consequence-base plan of action.

The Plain Dealer - Margaret Bernstein

...prescribes a stringent consequence-base plan of action.
— Margaret Bernstein

The Plain Dealer