We Need to Talk

A Straight-Talking Guide to Raising Resilient Teens

Ian Williamson

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Vermilion
15 May 2017

Teenagers: advice for parents

With mental illness among teens rising faster than ever, getting them away from the screen to talk has never been more imperative; one of the UK's leading psychoanalysts will give you the tools to do that, and show you the conversations you need to be having.

'WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW ... If anyone is qualified to give advice on how to manage this tricky time for parents, it's Ian' - The Times

'Ian Williamson is a genius ... I couldn't recommend

this

more highly' HELEN FIELDING

How do you talk to your teen when their only focus is the screen in front of them?

How do you help them to build a core of self-esteem in a world obsessed with appearances?

In this empathetic, down to earth and eminently practical guide from one of the UK's leading adolescent psychoanalysts, Ian Williamson will help you through every possible hurdle in the teenage years.

- Covering topics from behaviour and relationships to crime and gaming - Featuring top tips and takeaway advice - With realistic solutions that you can put into practice right away

We Need to Talk is your new go-to-guide to navigating the often tricky adolescent years, with the endgame being what every parent wants- a healthy, happy and resilient child.

By: Ian Williamson
Imprint: Vermilion
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 292g
ISBN: 9781785041051
ISBN 10: 1785041053
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 15 May 2017
Audience: General/trade , Young adult , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ian Williamson trained as a child and adolescent analyst at the Society of Analytical Psychology. He then worked at a variety of NHS centres as a specialist in mental health problems before switching to private practice 15 years ago. He lectures part-time in Jungian child analysis at Essex University and is the co-director of the Queen Anne Practice, as well as the Young People's Counseling and Therapy Centre.

Reviews for We Need to Talk: A Straight-Talking Guide to Raising Resilient Teens

"""Ian Williamson is a genius . . . I couldn't recommend [this] more highly."" --Helen Fielding ""If anyone is qualified to give advice on how to manage this tricky time for parents, it's Ian."" --Times"