Ann Douglas 
Parenting Through the Storm 
Find Help, Hope, and Strength When Your Child Has Psychological Problems

Raising a child or teenager with a psychological condition is a ‘perfect storm’ of stress, sadness, and uncertainty. How can you find the best treatments and help your child overcome emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges–while keeping yourself and your family strong? As a parent, you may feel isolated and alone, but the reality is that a lot of families are in the same boat. Ann Douglas knows firsthand just how daunting it can be. In this compassionate and empowering guide, she combines the vital lessons she has learned with vivid stories from other parents and advice from leading psychologists. Several record-keeping forms can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. The book cuts through the often-confusing clinical jargon and speaks from the heart about what matters most: the well-being of your child.

Table of Content

Introduction

I. The Challenge and Your Child

1. Parent Radar 

2. Obtaining a Diagnosis

3. Starting Treatment

4. Advocating for Your Child

II. You and Your Child

5. Stress Management and Coping Skills

6. Parents Can Make a Difference

7. Calming the Raging Storm

III. Your Family

8. Family Matters

9. Lifestyle Matters

IV. Your Community

10. Working with Your Child’s School

11. The Friendship Department

12. Finding Community

V. Recovery and Beyond

13. Daring to Dream Again

14. Creating a Better System 

Epilogue: After the Storm

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Resources

Appendix C: Directory of Disorders

About the author

Ann Douglas is an award-winning parenting writer and the mother of four children who have struggled with a variety of psychological problems–and are currently thriving. She speaks widely at health, parenting, and education conferences and hosts online conversations about parenting and mental health for a range of organizations. With acclaimed books including
The Mother of All Parenting Books and
The Mother of All Baby Books, Ann has helped hundreds of thousands of parents navigate the challenges and complexities of raising kids today. She lives with her husband and their youngest child in Peterborough, Ontario.