The DBT Skills Workbook for Parents of Teens

Navigate the realm of parenting through the tumultuous teenage years. Are you raising a teenager? Have you tried everything to get them to listen, but nothing seems to work? Do you want to get their attention, help them understand themselves better, and raise them to be more resilient, capable, and happy? Parenting a teenager can be tough, but this DBT Skills Workbook will help you and your teen communicate better, faster, and easier. In this book, you will: Learn everything about DBT, including what it can offer you and how you can harness it. Learn how to nurture the positive aspects of your relationship with your teenager. Discover how to avoid triggering dangerous conflicts with your teen and stop the angry outbursts before they get out of control. Understand the real reason your teen behaves the way they do. Understand what matters in your teen's life, what they believe in, and why it's important to them. Discover different techniques to positively connect with your teen and relate to them in a way they understand. Learn how to help your teenager overcome their fear of failure, gain self-confidence, and discover their strengths. Understand how to think rationally about your teen's irrational behavior, breaking the cycle of fear and anger. Discover common mistakes parents make and many ways to get better results. This book contains proven steps and strategies for parenting your teen to help you connect with your teen and get their attention. It's realistic, practical, easy to read, and most importantly, it works!