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Coping with a Parent Who Overdrinks: Insights and Tips for Teenagers: Empowering You

Autor Michelle Shreeve
en Limba Engleză Paperback – apr 2025 – vârsta până la 19 ani
"With a voice of gentle, understanding counsel, Shreeve provides readers with tools to come to terms with their situation, learn to manage it, and feel less alone." --Booklist

Teenagers who live with a parent who overdrinks often feel isolated and alone, but the unfortunate truth is that far too many young people live with a parent who drinks too much alcohol. Coping with a Parent Who Overdrinks: Insights and Tips for Teenagers offers comfort and guidance for anyone struggling with a parent who overdrinks. Readers will learn:

- How to take care of themselves
- Valuable coping methods
- That they are not alone
- Insight from others with an overdrinking parent
- Tips for seeking out support

With expert advice, useful resources, relevant organizations, and movie references to provide additional perspective, Coping with a Parent Who Overdrinks is a valuable guide to help teenagers face the challenging road ahead with knowledge, courage, and care.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781538177679
ISBN-10: 1538177676
Pagini: 180
Ilustrații: 7 BW Illustrations, 19 Textboxes
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.24 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Seria Empowering You

Locul publicării:New York, United States

Cuprins

Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part I. What is Living with An Overdrinking Parent?
Chapter 1 Causes of Overdrinking
Chapter 2 Daily Challenges
Chapter 3 Dealing in Silence
Chapter 4 Exposure to Abuse
Chapter 5 The Science and Research
Chapter 6 Teenagers Become Caretakers
Chapter 7 Enabling the Overdrinking Parent
Chapter 8 Sober Parent vs. Drunk Parent

Part II. Coping with Living with An Overdrinking Parent
Chapter 9 Positive vs. Negative Coping Methods
Chapter 10 Finding Support
Chapter 11 Ongoing Psychological Effects

Part III. Resolution
Chapter 12 The Healing Process
Chapter 13 Sins of the Overdrinking Parent
Chapter 14 Parting Advice

Resources
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

Recenzii

In an empathetic and comprehensive response to a difficult problem, Shreeve guides adolescent readers through living with a parent who overdrinks and the subsequent problems it may cause . With a voice of gentle, understanding counsel, Shreeve provides readers with tools to come to terms with their situation, learn to manage it, and feel less alone.
Using accessible language, Michelle Shreeve offers practical advice and insight to young adults/teens navigating the hazardous terrain of parental over-drinking. Real-life vignettes from individuals who have experienced the scenario appear in abundance throughout the book, making readers feel less alone in their struggles. Shreeve's narrative encourages and empowers kids to take steps toward self-care and resolution. This could be a valuable and liberating resource for young people.
The first book of its kind! A life-changing resource for teens with a parent who overdrinks, offering clear, practical advice to understand what's really going on in their family and how to cope effectively. Featuring relatable stories and healing tools, it provides both comfort and hope for the future. A must-read for teens and a vital resource for anyone supporting young people. Keep this book close at hand!
Coping with a Parent Who Overdrinks offers a balanced blend of personal teen stories, factual insights, and practical strategies for navigating alcohol misuse in the family. The real-life accounts make the emotional weight of the issue relatable, while the clear guidance provides teens with actionable steps to protect their well-being. Overall, it effectively addresses both the emotional and practical aspects of coping, making it a valuable resource for young readers.
This book thoughtfully guides teens through the often hidden struggles of living with a parent who overdrinks. It offers a sense of community through shared stories while skillfully addressing the complex emotions like shame, fear, and confusion. This book breaks down difficult concepts and provides practical insights on an issue that isn't discussed enough for the population that is most affected. It's a resource I'd recommend to any young person feeling alone in this journey.