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Parenting the Substance-Abusing Adolescent: ToughLove: A Parent Self-Help Group
Adolescent Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|June 1, 1991
Summary
ToughLove offers a self-help support group for parents facing challenges with teenagers exhibiting antisocial behaviors. This program provides valuable benefits for families navigating difficult behavioral patterns.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Family Studies
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Troubled teenagers and young adults often exhibit serious and uncontrollable antisocial behaviors.
- Parents require effective support systems to manage and address these challenging behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the benefits of the ToughLove self-help support group program.
- To provide insights into managing antisocial behaviors in adolescents and young adults.
Main Methods:
- The chapter focuses on the descriptive benefits of the ToughLove program.
- Utilizes insights from a self-help support group model.
Main Results:
- The ToughLove program offers a structured approach for parental support.
- Benefits include improved coping strategies and a reduction in the severity of antisocial behaviors.
Conclusions:
- The ToughLove program is a beneficial resource for parents of troubled youth.
- Support groups can empower parents to address complex behavioral issues effectively.