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Author:

Young, Joel L.

Title:

When your adult child breaks your heart : coping with mental illness, substance abuse, and the problems that tear families apart / Joel L. Young, MD, and Christine Adamec.

Publisher:

Lyons Pressan imprint of Globe Pequot Press,

Copyright Date:

2013

Description:

xii, 251 pages ; 23 cm

Subject:

Parents of mentally ill children--Psychology.
Parent and adult child.
Self-care, Health.
Dysfunctional families.
SELF-HELP / General.
HEALTH & FITNESS / Reference.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Reference.

Other Authors:

Adamec, Christine A., 1949-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-245) and index.

Contents:

Understanding the severe problems adult children can cause -- Your emotions and behavioral reactions -- If your adult child lives with you -- Bad parenting -- Criminal behavior -- Alcoholism and drug addiction -- Other psychiatric problems -- Suicidal behavior -- Your physical and emotional health -- Your relationships with family and friends -- Setting limits : what you can or can't do -- Facing reality and walking away.

Summary:

"Advice for parents of adult children whose mental health disorders, addictions, and/or violent tendencies continue to traumatize their family's lives"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0762792973 (pbk.)
9780762792979 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)849822541

LCCN:

2013023047

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