The Stranger in Your House

by Gregory L. Jantz

Publisher:

David C Cook

, 2011

Best-selling author Dr. Gregory L. Jantz offers hope and help for parents of teens.

 

Adolescence is a frightening and complicated time – for teens and parents. Keeping the roller coaster of the teen years on track takes work and wisdom. Many parents simply don’t know where to start. With Dr. Jantz’s help they can stop worrying about the turbulence of adolescence and take action. With included resources, reflection questions, and guidance from a Christian perspective, parents learn how to become a port in the storm for their teenager, discovering the God-designed future and promise that awaits.

 

From the Back Cover

He’s in his room for days at a time and barely responds when I talk to him.…

 

She’s teary every day, one minute demanding I tend to her needs and the next minute demanding I leave her alone.…

 

What’s going on with your teenager? Is it just the ups and downs of adolescence, or is it something more?

 

Depression has the ability to derail a teenager’s progress toward healthy adulthood—and confuse and frustrate you. With years of experience, Dr. Gregg Jantz will answer your hardest questions about this critical season in your child’s life:

 

• Is this “just a phase,” or is it clinical depression?
• How do hormones affect my teen’s behavior—and what can I do about it?
• How can I get help when I see the warning signs of suicidal thoughts?
• Why does my teenager seem to need me some days and hate me other days?
• How can I be a source of peace in my child’s life, especially when I feel stormy too?

 

This book will help you see beyond the closed-room years of adolesence and open the door to hope.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Teens are risky and reactionary, not because they’re trying intentionally to push your buttons and make your life miserable, but because those high-reasoning areas of the brain are still developing and will continue to do so into their early twenties.” (source)

“You will need to become quietly observant. Really listen to what your teen says or doesn’t say. Watch the body language; remember, most communication is nonverbal.” (source)

“healthy self-love means accepting and appreciating yourself for who you are.” (source)

“God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference (so far, so good); patience for the things that take time, appreciation for all that we have, and tolerance for those with different struggles; freedom to live beyond the limitations of our past ways, the ability to feel Your love for us and our love for each other, and the strength to get up and try again even when we feel it is hopeless.” (source)

“Your teenager may be physically bigger than you, may appear mature, and may feel as ready to be an adult as you are ready to hand over the reins of parenting, but you need to continue being the parent for a few years longer. There’s still a lot going on inside, and you’ve still got an important role to play in protecting and guiding your teenager into adulthood.” (source)

Product Details

• Title : The Stranger in Your House
• Author: Jantz, Gregory L.
• Publisher: David C Cook
• Publication Date: 2011
• ISBN: 9780781407908

About Gregory L. Jantz

Mental health expert Dr. Gregory Jantz pioneered whole-person, holistic care. Now recognized as one of the leaders in holistic treatment, Dr. Jantz continues to identify more effective, cutting-edge forms of treatment for people struggling with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma. He is the founder of The Center: A Place of Hope, which was voted one of the top 10 facilities in the United States for the treatment of depression.

Dr. Jantz is a bestselling author of more than 37 books. He is a go-to media source for a range of behavioral-based afflictions, including drug and alcohol addictions. Dr. Jantz has appeared on CNN, FOX, ABC, and CBS and has been interviewed for the New York Post, Associated Press, Forbes, Family Circle, and Woman's Day. He is also a regular contributor to Thrive Global and Psychology Today blogs. Visit www.aplaceofhope.com and www.drgregoryjantz.com.