My Teenage Zombie
Resurrecting the Undead Adolescent in Your Home
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2016
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Publisher's Description
A must-read guide for parents and grandparents who want to practically and successfully help their teenager navigate the ever-lengthening stage of adolescence launching, them into society with confidence, vision, and success. Zombies are not just found in horror movies, sometimes they’re lying on your living room couch. These are undead adolescents whose psychological and social development have come to a screeching halt. Torn by their yearning for freedom and their fear of surviving the outside world, they have stalled in their maturity, motivation, and purpose in life, hijacked by a helplessness and fear of responsibility. Parents often feel ill-equipped to love, support, and guide them—especially when they may be facing a midlife crisis of their own and battling some of the same issues in their own lives. Is it really possible to escape this “undead” state of being? In My Teenage Zombie board-certified psychiatrist and medical doctor David L. Henderson explains the parts of a teenage zombie (their brain, heart, and spirit), how they got into this undead state, and how to resurrect them back to life. Using real-life examples of families he has counseled, he describes both their physical and psychological characteristics and offers practical suggestions on how to deal with, and in many cases avoid, having an undead adolescent in your home. The book is divided into three helpful sections: The Rise of the Undead: Understanding the Nature of a Teenage Zombie The Fear of the Undead: Facing the Anxiety of Confronting a Teenage Zombie Resurrecting the Undead: Restoring Your Teenage Zombie to a Life Worth Living If you are the parent of an undead adolescent, there is hope for you and your child. Or maybe you have children who are not yet adolescents. It’s never too early to prepare for the challenges that await you. Either way, stay calm and start resurrecting zombies!
Endorsements (6)
“Praise for My Teenage Zombie My Teenage Zombie is an essential tool for any parent. Don’t let your zombie teen scare you. Pick up this book instead and get to know the zombie within. You just might find that there’s life in the dead zone.”
“to so effectively translate the complex struggles and emotions of modern teens into tools that parents can understand and use. David’s hands-on approach to offering immediate solutions for parents struggling to support their teens will speak directly to both parents and professionals. Our practice will be offering this resource to all of our clients.”
“teenage zombie” struggling with eating disorder, substance use, and self-esteem issues, I wish my parents had this book available to them. A must-read for all parents.”
“My Teenage Zombie should be required reading for all parents trying to raise healthy teens! It offers hope for those who may think their family situation situation is too far gone and will help parents better understand and help their children navigate the tumultuous teenage years to successfully enter society with confidence and vision.”
“Dr. Henderson has hit a home run with his latest book about a very important, yet frequently overlooked topic for all parents raising teenagers in these tumultuous times. Relevant, clearly written, and engaging, My Teenage Zombie is a must-read for everyone interacting with today’s teenagers, in order to help them successfully evolve into the leaders of the next generation of our society. Most importantly, since his recommendations and guidance are centered on evidenced-based principles, parents can trust that Dr. Henderson’s book can make a real difference in how they help their teenager grow into a healthy, emotionally-mature, and successful adult.”
“As parents we often joke that children don’t come with an instruction manual. Finally, we have one. Dr. Henderson does a masterful job of laying out a blueprint for parents that is rich in practical tools and strategies gleaned from years of experience as a psychiatrist working with adolescents and families. This book teach parents not only how to navigate those tumultuous teenage years, but also how to build a foundation in the early years of life that will pave the way for stronger relationships and better equip them with a lifelong sense of motivation, direction, and determination. I would put this book at the top of every parent’s reading list.”
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