Your Defiant Teen, Second Edition

Russell A. Barkley, PhD, ABPP, ABCN, before retiring in 2021, served on the faculties of the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, the Medical University of South Carolina, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Barkley has worked with children, adolescents, and families since the 1970s and is the author of numerous bestselling books for both professionals and the public, including Taking Charge of ADHD and Your Defiant Child. He has also published six assessment scales and more than 300 scientific articles and book chapters on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, executive functioning, and childhood defiance. A frequent conference presenter and speaker who is widely cited in the national media, Dr. Barkley is past president of the Section on Clinical Child Psychology (the former Division 12) of the American Psychological Association (APA), and of the International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. He is a recipient of awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the APA, among other honors. His website is www.russellbarkley.org.Arthur L. Robin, PhD, is Director of Psychology Training at Children's Hospital of Michigan and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University. Dr. Robin is a practicing psychologist with more than 40 years of clinical experience.Christine M. Benton is a Chicago-based writer and editor.

The transition from adolescence to adulthood can be tough as teens attempt to assert their independence. Now in an updated second edition, this is a very welcome, current resource that helps you guide your teen through difficult times. Your Defiant Teen has been--and will continue to be--the first book I recommend to parents struggling with challenging teens.--Sam Goldstein, PhD, coauthor of Angry Children, Worried ParentsSince the first edition of this book was published, growing evidence shows that the authors' program works. The second edition incorporates lessons learned from continuing research while maintaining the practical, warm, and supportive approach. Without placing blame, the authors help you understand your teen's behavior and explain 10 clear steps for creating positive change by improving the ways you interact.--Torrey A. Creed, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of PennsylvaniaHere it is--a book that provides insights into your teen's behavior and a game plan for addressing it! This step-by-step guide can produce a stunning turnaround by helping you focus on the positive and strike that necessary balance between monitoring your teen and fostering independence.--Sharon K. Weiss, MEd, coauthor of From Chaos to Calm: Effective Parenting of Challenging Children with ADHD and Other Behavioral Problems -

• IntroductionI. You and Your Defiant Teen1. What Defiance Is--and What You Should Do about It2. How Defiance Develops3. What Does Adolescence Have to Do with It?4. Is It Just Your Teen's Personality?5. Where Do You Come In?6. How to Find a Way OutII. 10 Steps to a Better Relationship with Your Teen--and a Better Future for Your Teen7. Getting Ready8. Step 1. Making Positive One-on-One Time a Habit9. Step 2. A New Way to Manage Behavior10. Step 3. Contracts and Point Systems: How Teens Can Earn Privileges11. Step 4. Making the Punishment Really Fit the Crime12. Step 5. Tackling Additional Issues with Rewards and Penalties13. Step 6. Addressing Defiant Behavior in School and Conflicts over Homework14. Step 7. Using Problem-Solving Skills15. Step 8. Learning and Practicing Communication Skills16. Step 9. Dealing with Unreasonable Beliefs and Expectations17. Step 10. Keeping It TogetherAppendix A. Sample Problem-Solving WorksheetsAppendix B. How to Find a TherapistResources