Description:
Helping parents deal with difficult teens and teens deal with difficult parents.
This detailed account of a father and son's journey to healing through substance abuse, depression, anger, and family conflict offers lessons to parents and teens feeling lost in the struggle of dealing with the intense challenges of teen years. It is a story of redemption and growth through the emotional anguish many families experience and shares a message of hope and a path to maturity.
Seen through a father's eyes as a family therapist, and the teen's perspective, this book shares the profound heartache and deep love between a father and son. The lessons are clearly described so everyone can use these experiences in their own lives.
Brief description: Matthew has a degree in outdoor education, and a variety of experiences in mental health and personal development. He has worked as a wilderness therapy field guide, youth leader, and a residential counselor at a drug and alcohol treatment center. A certified yoga and meditation teacher, Matthew is passionate about supporting individuals in self-healing and connecting with others.