What Helps When Children and Families Struggle

ISBN: 1035842149

Author: Belfort M D, Erin

Condition: New

Written for both families and clinicians, What Helps When Children and Families Struggle offers an introduction to attachment theory as it relates to family life. The authors weave a simple and clear discussion of what families can do to support strong connections and what to do when things have fallen off track.Consistent with a relational focus on mental health the authors strongly advocate the use of family therapy as the entry point to mental health services when a family member is struggling. Through the use of many illustrations and metaphors, the text is a highly practical guide for the ups and downs of family life.This text offers a broad overview of attachment informed strategies to support positive family dynamics. As well as discussion of family focused interventions related to a range of complicated dynamics and situations, including:a. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)b. Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)c. Loss/Bereavementd. Marital/Couple Discorde. During and After Divorcef. Adoptiong. Physical and Emotional Abuseh. Managing Traumai. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)j. Gender or Sexuality Questioning in a Childk. Depressionl. Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder (Disruptive Behavior Disorders)m. Childhood Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)n. Substance Use Disordero. Personality Disordersp. Psychotic Disordersq. Eating Disordersr. Inpatient Psychiatric Care