Survival strategies for parenting children with bipolar disorder : innovative parenting and counseling techniques for helping children with bipolar disorder and the conditions that may occur with it / George T. Lynn.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Up until five years ago, the professional community did not think that Bipolar Disorder occurred in children. Children with symptoms of Bipolar Disorder were diagnosed as 'severe ADHD', 'depressed' or 'Oppositional Defiant'. Now, as it is being increasingly diagnosed, George Lynn offers clear, practical advice on recognizing the symptoms, understanding medication and accessing the necessary support at school as well as the managing the day-to-day challenges of parenting a child with Bipolar Disorder. As it is frequently found in combination with ADHD, Tourette Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome, the author draws on case-studies from his own psychotherapeutic practice to show what these conditions have in common, how they differ, and how they relate to each other. Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bipolar Disorder tackles the most difficult decisions parents can face, including whether to involve police or consider hospitalization if their children are a danger to themselves and their families. At the same time, it emphasizes the positive qualities these children often have and illustrates how their gifts and abilities can build their self-esteem and help them function better in society. However severe the child's symptoms, George Lynn's book will provide guidance, support and inspiration for parents and carers as well as being a useful resource for professionals working with the families who suffer as a result of this disorder.

Acknowledgements -- Introduction The Broken Necklace Rage -- Dealing with sudden rage, aggressive depression, oppositionality, and crazy thinking -- Enter the Warrior How to Identify the Presence of Bipolar Disorder in Children -- The Brain Chemistry of Bipolar Disorder and the Drugs Used to Treat It -- Martha's Story Understanding and Managing Rage in Children with Early- Onset Bipolar Disorder -- Tom's Story Charting a Change Strategy for a Teen with Bipolar Disorder -- Compassion Makes a Big Difference The Empathy Factor in Children with Bipolar Disorder -- Innovative Non-Pharmacological Treatment Approaches for Bipolar Disorder, ADD, and Depression in Children -- Managing inertia, school resistance, stimulus- craving, and lack of common sense -- The Hermit Asperger's Syndrome -- Helping the Brilliant, Anxious and Oppositional Child Find His Way and Express His Gifts -- Sean's Case Helping a Child with the Dual Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome -- Tourette Syndrome The Wild Heart of the Restless Explorer -- A Shoulder to Scream On How to Help Children Living with the Fiery Extremes of Tourette Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder -- A Matter of Degree How to Know the Difference between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder -- Schools, professionals, psychiatric hospitals, and police involvement -- How to Choose the Best Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, Schools, and Teachers for the Child with Wild and Extreme Behavior -- The Hardest Decisions How to Make Police Involvement or Psychiatric Hospitalization Part of Your Healing Plan -- When All Is Said and Done Six Keys to Personal Wellness for Families of Children with Bipolar Disorder -- Ten Essential Online Sites for Families of Children with Bipolar Disorder and Related Conditions -- References -- Subject Index -- Author Index.

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