adolescent psychotherapy

The author chronicles her experiences in a "behavior modification" facility for wayward teenagers, to which her parents shipped her under the ruse of sending her to summer camp.

Discusses how family therapy works and the types of conflicts in which it can be helpful.

Tells the story of Sheila, a high school student suffering from severe emotional disturbance, and her attempts to cope by venting her rage, cutting herself, and starving herself before getting the help she needs to begin to recover.

Tells the story of Sheila, a high school student suffering from severe emotional disturbance, and her attempts to cope by venting her rage, cutting herself, and starving herself before getting the help she needs to begin to recover.

Tells the stories of twenty teenagers who faced challenges--including suicidal depression, marijuana addiction, sexual abuse, parents' divorce, a parent's death, and coming out to one's father--with strength and courage.

The story of a young man's recovery from depression after leaving home, becoming a member of a gang, and finally being overwhelmed with his seemingly no-way-out situation.

Explains for young people what sorts of problems therapy can help, how to choose a therapist, what happens in a session, and how to know when therapy should end.