You Think I'm Evil ...
Practical Strategies for Working with Rebellious and Aggressive Adolescents
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Worth Publishing
Published:25th Nov '10
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful book offers professionals strategies to connect with troubled teenagers, helping them navigate their inner worlds and understand their behaviors. You Think I'm Evil ... is a must-read.
To truly understand rebellious and aggressive adolescents, it is essential to explore and map their internal worlds. You Think I'm Evil ... provides professionals with practical, evidence-based techniques to connect with these teenagers and guide them back to more creative and fulfilling ways of living. The book addresses a pervasive concern highlighted by the children's charity Barnados, which reported in 2008 that over half of the UK population views teenagers as behaving like monsters, using terms like feral and vermin. This perception complicates the efforts of therapists, teachers, youth workers, and foster parents who strive to engage effectively with challenging adolescents daily.
Written in an accessible and engaging style, You Think I'm Evil ... takes readers on a compelling journey into the hidden inner territories of troubled and troubling adolescents. It encourages professionals to reframe their understanding of the factors driving these young people's behavior and attitudes. By acknowledging the limitations of conventional language, the book introduces innovative forms of creative expression that resonate with teenagers' preferences. This approach allows both adults and adolescents to safely explore the young person's inner and outer worlds together.
Ultimately, You Think I'm Evil ... serves as a valuable resource for anyone working with adolescents, offering fresh perspectives and practical strategies to foster meaningful connections and promote healing. It emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in addressing the complexities of adolescent behavior.
ISBN: 9781903269169
Dimensions: 245mm x 174mm x 8mm
Weight: unknown
176 pages
New ed.