From the Book - Second Edition.
You and your defiant teen
What defiance is-and what you should do about it
What does adolescence have to do with it?
Is it just your teen's personality?
10 steps to a better relationship with your teen-and a better future for your teen
Step 1. Making positive one-on-one time a habit
Step 2. A new way to manage behavior
Step 3. Contracts and point systems : how teens can earn privileges
Step 4. making the punishment really fit the crime
Step 5. Tackling additional issues with rewards and penalties
Step 6. Addressing defiant behavior in school and conflicts over homework
Step 7. Using problem-solving skills
Step 8. learning and practicing communication skills
Step 9. dealing with unreasonable beliefs and expectations
Step 10. keeping it together
Appendix A. Sample problem-solving worksheets
Appendix B. How to find a therapist
I. You and Your Defiant Teen
1. What Defiance Is-and What You Should Do about It
3. What Does Adolescence Have to Do with It?
4. Is It Just Your Teen's Personality?
II. 10 Steps to a Better Relationship with Your Teen-and a Better Future for Your Teen
8. Step 1. Making Positive One-on-One Time a Habit
9. Step 2. A New Way to Manage Behavior
10. Step 3. Contracts and Point Systems: How Teens Can Earn Privileges
11. Step 4. Making the Punishment Really Fit the Crime
12. Step 5. Tackling Additional Issues with Rewards and Penalties
13. Step 6. Addressing Defiant Behavior in School and Conflicts over Homework
14. Step 7. Using Problem-Solving Skills
15. Step 8. Learning and Practicing Communication Skills
16. Step 9. Dealing with Unreasonable Beliefs and Expectations
17. Step 10. Keeping It Together
Appendix A. Sample Problem-Solving Worksheets
Appendix B. How to Find a Therapist
