What Helps When Children and Families Struggle

<p><p>Written for both families and clinicians <em>What Helps When Children and Families Struggle</em> offers an introduction to attachment theory as it relates to family life. The authors weave a simple and clear discussion of what families can do to support strong connections and what to do when things have fallen off track. </p><p>Consistent with a relational focus on mental health the authors strongly advocate the use of family therapy as the entry point to mental health services when a family member is struggling. Through the use of many illustrations and metaphors the text is a highly practical guide for the ups and downs of family life.</p></p><p><p>This text offers a broad overview of attachment informed strategies to support positive family dynamics. As well as discussion of family focused interventions related to a range of complicated dynamics and situations including:<br></p><p></p><p>a. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<br> </p><p>b. Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD)<br> </p><p>c. Loss/Bereavement<br> </p><p>d. Marital/Couple Discord<br> </p><p>e. During and After Divorce<br> </p><p>f. Adoption<br> </p><p>g. Physical and Emotional Abuse<br> </p><p>h. Managing Trauma<br> </p><p>i. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)<br> </p><p>j. Gender or Sexuality Questioning in a Child<br> </p><p>k. Depression<br> </p><p>l. Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder (Disruptive Behavior Disorders)<br> </p><p>m. Childhood Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)<br> </p><p>n. Substance Use Disorder<br> </p><p>o. Personality Disorders<br> </p><p>p. Psychotic Disorders<br> </p><p>q. Eating Disorders<br> </p><p>r. Inpatient Psychiatric Care</p></p>