
Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bipolar Disorder : Innovative Parenting and Counseling Techniques for Helping Children with Bipolar Disorder and the Conditions That May Occur With It.
Title:
Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bipolar Disorder : Innovative Parenting and Counseling Techniques for Helping Children with Bipolar Disorder and the Conditions That May Occur With It.
Author:
Lynn, George.
ISBN:
9781846421204
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (238 pages)
Contents:
Of Related Interest -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction: The Broken Necklace Rage -- I. Bipolar Disorder in Children -- 1. Enter the Warrior: How to Identify the Presence of Bipolar Disorder in Children -- 2. The Brain Chemistry of Bipolar Disorder and the Drugs Used to Treat It -- 3. Martha's Story: Understanding and Managing Rage in Children with Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder -- 4. Tom's Story: Charting a Change Strategy for a Teen with Bipolar Disorder -- 5. Compassion Makes a Big Difference: The Empathy Factor in Children with Bipolar Disorder -- 6. Innovative Non-Pharmacological Treatment Approaches for Bipolar Disorder, ADD, and Depression in Children (Written in collaboration with Walter Crinnion, ND.) -- II. Asperger's Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder in Teens -- 7. The Hermit: Asperger's Syndrome - Helping the Brilliant, Anxious and Oppositional Child Find His Way and Express His Gifts -- 8. Sean's Case: Helping a Child with the Dual Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome -- III. Soothing the Hurt of Tourette Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder -- 9. Tourette Syndrome: The Wild Heart of the Restless Explorer -- 10. A Shoulder to Scream On: How to Help Children Living with the Fiery Extremes of Tourette Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder -- IV. ADHD at Its Extremes -- 11. A Matter of Degree: How to Know the Difference between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder -- V. Hard Decisions -- 12. How to Choose the Best Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, Schools, and Teachers for the Child with Wild and Extreme Behavior -- 13. The Hardest Decisions: How to Make Police Involvement or Psychiatric Hospitalization Part of Your Healing Plan 209 -- Conclusion: When All Is Said and Done: Six Keys to Personal Wellness for Families of Children with Bipolar Disorder -- Appendix: Ten Essential Online Sites.
References -- Index.
Abstract:
Lynn offers clear, practical advice on recognizing the symptoms, understanding medication and accessing the necessary support at school as well as the managing the day-to-day challenges of parenting a child with Bipolar Disorder. His book will provide guidance and support for parents and carers as well as being a useful resource for professionals.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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