Parent-adolescent discord is often handled from a unitary perspective, whether the focus is on enhancing parenting skills, resolving conflicts in family relationships, or working to improve the behavior of the individual child. This important work shows the clinician how to incorporate all of these crucial elements into a single, research-based treatment program. Presented is the authors' influential integration of cognitive-behavioral constructs and family systems theory, grounded in consideration of adolescent developmental concerns. The book describes effective ways to conceptualize and...

Anne was looking for love. Alex was looking for his next victim. Drugged at midnight on Friday, abducted from her home and left to die four hours later down a steep embankment. No-one would even notice her missing until Monday. Alex planned to sell her house and buy his dream yacht. Sailing away from the scene of the crime no-one would know he had been there that night. Alex the perfect match contestant was indeed a perfect stranger.

Parents of preschoolers want to know that their children are prepared to enter Kindergarten. This easy guide helps parents with monthly activities they can do with their children to build a strong basic foundation for learning. The activities are inexpensive - most are actually free - and incredibly simple to implement. By using this guide and enjoying quality time with your child, you will help build valuable cognitive, physical, and social-emotional skills while your child just thinks you are having fun together. Through everyday activities, you and your child will work together towards...