Improving Parent-Adolescent Relationships: Learning Activities For Parents and adolescents

by Darrell J. Burnett

Overview

First published in 1992. This book is based on experiences of the author from working with multifamily groups for parents and adolescents, in and out-patient clinics and juvenile court programs over a four year period. It covers a program that eventually evolved into 15 sessions covering three main topic areas: (1) perceiving each other (social perception), (2) communicating effectively, and (3) recognizing behavior as a function of its consequence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781559590341
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/01/1992
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part I Perceiving Each Other; Chapter 1 Personality Traits; Chapter 2 Communicating Within the Family; Chapter 3 Values; Part II Communicating Effectively; Chapter 4 Communication Styles; Chapter 5 Passive, Aggressive, and Assertive Problem-Solving Approaches; Chapter 6 Expressing Peelings Concerning Family Issues; Chapter 7 Expressing Positive Feelings Toward Family Members; Chapter 8 Expressing Negative Feelings Toward Family Members; Chapter 9 Expressing Feelings of Empathy Toward Family Members; Part III Recognizing Behavior as a Function of its Consequence; Chapter 10 The Law of Effect; Chapter 11 Theories of Adolescent Behavior; Chapter 12 Parental Role in Applying Consequences; Chapter 13 Punishment Versus Logical and Natural Consequences; Chapter 14 Identifying Behaviors; Chapter 15 Developing a Family Behavior Contract;