Survival Strategies for Parenting the Child and Teen with Bipolar Disorder tackles the most difficult decisions parents can face, including whether to involve police or consider hospitalization if their children are a danger to themselves and their families. At the same time, it emphasizes the positive qualities these children often have and illustrates how their gifts and abilities can build their self-esteem and help them function better in society. However severe the child's symptoms, George Lynn's book will provide guidance, support and inspiration for parents and care givers as well as…mehr
Survival Strategies for Parenting the Child and Teen with Bipolar Disorder tackles the most difficult decisions parents can face, including whether to involve police or consider hospitalization if their children are a danger to themselves and their families. At the same time, it emphasizes the positive qualities these children often have and illustrates how their gifts and abilities can build their self-esteem and help them function better in society. However severe the child's symptoms, George Lynn's book will provide guidance, support and inspiration for parents and care givers as well as being a useful resource for professionals working with families who suffer as a result of this disorder.
Introduction: `I'm so sad. I'm so sad!' The inner experience of the child with Bipolar Disorder. Part One: Bipolar Disorder in Children. Dealing with sudden rage, aggressive depression, oppositionality and crazy thinking. 1. 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 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. Part Two: Asperger's Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder in Teens. Managing inertia, school resistance, stimulus craving and lack of common sense. 7. The Hermit: Asperger's Disorder - Helping the brilliant, anxious and oppositional child find his way and express his gifts. 8. Sean's Case: Helping a child with dual diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome. Part Three: 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 comorbid Tourette Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder. Part Four: ADHD at Its Extremes. 11. A matter of degree: How to know the difference between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Part Five: Hard Decisions. 12. How to choose the best physician, therapist and teacher for the child with Bipolar-like learning issues. 13. The hardest decisions: How to decide if police involvement or psychiatric hospitalisation are necessary and how to make these actions part of your healing plan. Conclusion: When all is said and done: Six keys to personal wellness for families of children with Bipolar Disorder. Appendix 1: Online resources. References. Index.
Introduction: `I'm so sad. I'm so sad!' The inner experience of the child with Bipolar Disorder. Part One: Bipolar Disorder in Children. Dealing with sudden rage, aggressive depression, oppositionality and crazy thinking. 1. 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 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. Part Two: Asperger's Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder in Teens. Managing inertia, school resistance, stimulus craving and lack of common sense. 7. The Hermit: Asperger's Disorder - Helping the brilliant, anxious and oppositional child find his way and express his gifts. 8. Sean's Case: Helping a child with dual diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome. Part Three: 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 comorbid Tourette Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder. Part Four: ADHD at Its Extremes. 11. A matter of degree: How to know the difference between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder. Part Five: Hard Decisions. 12. How to choose the best physician, therapist and teacher for the child with Bipolar-like learning issues. 13. The hardest decisions: How to decide if police involvement or psychiatric hospitalisation are necessary and how to make these actions part of your healing plan. Conclusion: When all is said and done: Six keys to personal wellness for families of children with Bipolar Disorder. Appendix 1: Online resources. References. Index.
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