What's Wrong with My Teen?

Most parenting guides stop at the toddler years, but What's Wrong with My Teen? is the essential resource for caregivers navigating the tough teenage years, especially when addiction and mental health crises hit.



If you're feeling disconnected from your teen and alarmed by their behavior, you're not alone. The teen you love is in crisis, and you may not know how to help. Susan Raphael, with decades of experience counseling families and teens, offers a lifeline in this comprehensive guide.



What's Wrong with My Teen? provides a proven method to rebuild your relationship with your teenager, fostering openness, honesty, and mutual respect. It equips you with the tools needed to face these challenges head-on, set healthy limits, and communicate in a way that encourages genuine growth and healing.



Inside, you'll find life-changing insights for:



Navigating addiction, mental health, and the often misunderstood behaviors of teenagers

Listening without judgment to create open, trusting communication

Understanding the vulnerability of the adolescent brain to addiction

Recognizing when mental health and addiction issues coexist

Setting healthy boundaries and allowing natural consequences

Using compassionate language to make your teen feel heard and understood

Creating a supportive environment that encourages positive change

Prioritizing your own well-being in the process

Mastering communication tools, including scripts and sample letters for difficult conversations



This guide offers the hope and direction you've been searching for. It's time to reclaim your influence, motivate your teen toward resilience, and embrace a future filled with growth and healing. What's Wrong with My Teen? is more than just a crisis manual-it's your guide to fostering a healthier, more hopeful relationship with your teen for years to come.