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Not My Child: A Progressive and Proactive Approach for Healing Addicted Teenagers and Their Families
Not My Child is an insightful, compassionate, and encouraging guide for families dealing with an addicted teen or child at risk of becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs. Psychologist and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Frank Lawlis, chairman of the Dr. Phil advisory board and consultant and frequent guest on the television show, •Expert advice on detecting and understanding teen addiction •Information from the latest neuroscience research on the impact addiction has on the teen brain •Guidance, based on years of clinical experience, on what parents can do to help their child deal with depression, obsessive cravings, and relationships damaged by the addictionThis thoughtful and groundbreaking book details sound medical treatments, as well as alternative and spiritual methods for addressing a societal problem that has reached epidemic levels.
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240 pages, Paperback
First published November 26, 2013
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About the author
Frank Lawlis
27 books14 followersDr. Lawlis has focused on clinical and research methods of the mind-body relationship since 1968 when he received his Ph.D. in Psychology with an emphasis in medical psychology and rehabilitation. He was awarded the Diplomate (A.B.P.P.) in both Counseling Psychology and Clinical Psychology. He also received the status of Fellow from the American Psychological Association for his scientific contributions to the field of clinical psychology and behavioral medicine, as well as other awards for his pioneering research in this field.
Most recently Dr. Lawlis has taken on the exciting project to update the alcohol and drug dependency treatment with applications for brain plasticity. He has been assigned this task by Origins Recovery Center in South Padre Island, Texas, as Director of Psychology and Brain Plasticity. Based on consistent research which shows that addicts get better the longer they stay in treatment, regardless of what treatment they receive, lays support that the brain healing time is critical, so his focus is on increasing the healing potential of the healing through such opportunities as hyperbaric chambers, vitamin and anti-inflammatory approaches, breathing patterns, neuron-biofeedback, imagery, exercises, and sonic stimulation with music. He has already produced several CDs of sonic rhythms consistent with his work in PTSD that are available specific to this regard, along with applications from biofeedback, specific brain stimulation and musical stimulations. These models have been discussed in his book, Retrainng the Brain.
Having served on five prestigious medical school faculties in the Departments of Psychiatry, Orthopedic Surgery, and Rehabilitation Medicine and five graduate psychology faculties, he has blazed new studies and approaches in the care of patients with chronic and acute pain, cancer and psychosomatic problems. The Medical Schools he served were New York Medical Center (1967-68), Texas Tech Medical School (1973-75), Universities of Texas Health Center (UTHC) at San Antonio (1975-76), UTHC at Dallas (1979-89) and Stanford Medical School (1991-93).
Dr. Lawlis has authored and co-authored more than 100 articles and chapters as well as four textbooks; Imagery and Disease (IPAT: Champaign, Ill., 1984), Bridges of the Bodymind (IPAT, 1980), Transpersonal Medicine (Shambhala Publ., Boston, 1996), The Mosby Textbook on Alternative Medicine (Mosby, 2001), The ADD Answer, The IQ Answer, Mending The Broken Bond, The Stress Answer, The Brain Power Cookbook, The Autism Answer and PTSD Breakthroughs.
In addition to his literature, Dr. Lawlis has published audio works available at MindBodySeries. Dr. Lawlis has developed programs for Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, Sleep, ADD/ADHD and Creativity and demonstrated them on the Dr. Phil Show.
Dr. Frank Lawlis cofounded the Lawlis and Peavey PsychoNeuroPlasticity Center in Lewisville Texas as a new innovation for psychological assessment wherein an individual would have a thorough medical-psychological-neurological-sociological-family dynamics evaluations during the same week. With the intensive focus approach, the multilayers of interactions can be addressed quickly and with less frustration and discouragement. Moreover, there would be a specific plan to redevelop brain functions and coordinate their sequencing such that even major challenges could be overcome within a quicker time frame. Through this process great steps have been taken to understand an individual's problems and to address all the issues during a finite time period.
Presently, Dr. Lawlis is serving a projectr called "Camp Better America" as an adviser and instructor. The mission of the program is to serve soldiers and their families as they reenter society from war and help in adjustment issues. The program has been supported by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Department of Defense.
Dr. Frank Lawlis has been Chief Content and Oversite Adviser as well as Chairman of the Dr. Phil
Most recently Dr. Lawlis has taken on the exciting project to update the alcohol and drug dependency treatment with applications for brain plasticity. He has been assigned this task by Origins Recovery Center in South Padre Island, Texas, as Director of Psychology and Brain Plasticity. Based on consistent research which shows that addicts get better the longer they stay in treatment, regardless of what treatment they receive, lays support that the brain healing time is critical, so his focus is on increasing the healing potential of the healing through such opportunities as hyperbaric chambers, vitamin and anti-inflammatory approaches, breathing patterns, neuron-biofeedback, imagery, exercises, and sonic stimulation with music. He has already produced several CDs of sonic rhythms consistent with his work in PTSD that are available specific to this regard, along with applications from biofeedback, specific brain stimulation and musical stimulations. These models have been discussed in his book, Retrainng the Brain.
Having served on five prestigious medical school faculties in the Departments of Psychiatry, Orthopedic Surgery, and Rehabilitation Medicine and five graduate psychology faculties, he has blazed new studies and approaches in the care of patients with chronic and acute pain, cancer and psychosomatic problems. The Medical Schools he served were New York Medical Center (1967-68), Texas Tech Medical School (1973-75), Universities of Texas Health Center (UTHC) at San Antonio (1975-76), UTHC at Dallas (1979-89) and Stanford Medical School (1991-93).
Dr. Lawlis has authored and co-authored more than 100 articles and chapters as well as four textbooks; Imagery and Disease (IPAT: Champaign, Ill., 1984), Bridges of the Bodymind (IPAT, 1980), Transpersonal Medicine (Shambhala Publ., Boston, 1996), The Mosby Textbook on Alternative Medicine (Mosby, 2001), The ADD Answer, The IQ Answer, Mending The Broken Bond, The Stress Answer, The Brain Power Cookbook, The Autism Answer and PTSD Breakthroughs.
In addition to his literature, Dr. Lawlis has published audio works available at MindBodySeries. Dr. Lawlis has developed programs for Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, Sleep, ADD/ADHD and Creativity and demonstrated them on the Dr. Phil Show.
Dr. Frank Lawlis cofounded the Lawlis and Peavey PsychoNeuroPlasticity Center in Lewisville Texas as a new innovation for psychological assessment wherein an individual would have a thorough medical-psychological-neurological-sociological-family dynamics evaluations during the same week. With the intensive focus approach, the multilayers of interactions can be addressed quickly and with less frustration and discouragement. Moreover, there would be a specific plan to redevelop brain functions and coordinate their sequencing such that even major challenges could be overcome within a quicker time frame. Through this process great steps have been taken to understand an individual's problems and to address all the issues during a finite time period.
Presently, Dr. Lawlis is serving a projectr called "Camp Better America" as an adviser and instructor. The mission of the program is to serve soldiers and their families as they reenter society from war and help in adjustment issues. The program has been supported by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Department of Defense.
Dr. Frank Lawlis has been Chief Content and Oversite Adviser as well as Chairman of the Dr. Phil
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November 9, 2013
If you have a son or daughter, or a family member, caught up in the dark and destructive world of drug and alcohol addiction, then this caring book Not My Child: A Progressive and Proactive Approach for Healing Addicted Teenagers and Their Families by Frank Lawlis is the one you should be reading right now.
I have no doubt that it is an essential reading for all parents, whether you are free or living under its stranglehold, the threat of drug addiction is very real and no family or person is safe. The book endeavors to help parents to effectively examine themselves first and confront their own fear and misconceptions. It will help parents to understand the problems surrounding their child and how to effectively deal with the situation as it takes a compassionate and sympathetic look. Dr. Lawlis presents an invaluable and holistic approach to rescue them from the throes of drug addiction.
Meticulously laying out his framework, Dr. Lawlis in the first part of the book examines the face of teenage drug and alcohol addiction and its scope, and the threat it poses for their family, sources of teenage addiction and the importance of early detection. The second part offers insights into the special aspects of the teenage brain, which according to Dr. Lawlis make the impact of addiction more destructive. Interestingly, in the same tone Dr. Lawlis emphatically says that the teenage brain also provides unique opportunities for treatment and recovery, and laid out action plans. The third part deals with what parents and family can do to treat their teenage addict. It offers tools for parents, family members and others who want to be part of the solution to teenage addiction. The fourth and final part of the book deals with the importance and primacy of healing relationship and spirits. It offers guidance for restoring and healing family relationships with the addicted teenager, for proactive parenting and for spiritual healing.
You can either start from the beginning and read chapter-wise, or jump to any selected topic, section or chapter particularly relevant to your circumstances. Either way, it is certain to benefit you and your family. Ideally, one must read from the first chapter.
Not My Child: A Progressive and Proactive Approach for Healing Addicted Teenagers and Their Families by Frank Lawlis is a perceptive, considerate, and reassuring guide. Whether you are living with an addict or not, this is a must read.
++I'm thankful to the publisher for providing me with a review copy.
I have no doubt that it is an essential reading for all parents, whether you are free or living under its stranglehold, the threat of drug addiction is very real and no family or person is safe. The book endeavors to help parents to effectively examine themselves first and confront their own fear and misconceptions. It will help parents to understand the problems surrounding their child and how to effectively deal with the situation as it takes a compassionate and sympathetic look. Dr. Lawlis presents an invaluable and holistic approach to rescue them from the throes of drug addiction.
Meticulously laying out his framework, Dr. Lawlis in the first part of the book examines the face of teenage drug and alcohol addiction and its scope, and the threat it poses for their family, sources of teenage addiction and the importance of early detection. The second part offers insights into the special aspects of the teenage brain, which according to Dr. Lawlis make the impact of addiction more destructive. Interestingly, in the same tone Dr. Lawlis emphatically says that the teenage brain also provides unique opportunities for treatment and recovery, and laid out action plans. The third part deals with what parents and family can do to treat their teenage addict. It offers tools for parents, family members and others who want to be part of the solution to teenage addiction. The fourth and final part of the book deals with the importance and primacy of healing relationship and spirits. It offers guidance for restoring and healing family relationships with the addicted teenager, for proactive parenting and for spiritual healing.
You can either start from the beginning and read chapter-wise, or jump to any selected topic, section or chapter particularly relevant to your circumstances. Either way, it is certain to benefit you and your family. Ideally, one must read from the first chapter.
Not My Child: A Progressive and Proactive Approach for Healing Addicted Teenagers and Their Families by Frank Lawlis is a perceptive, considerate, and reassuring guide. Whether you are living with an addict or not, this is a must read.
++I'm thankful to the publisher for providing me with a review copy.
January 1, 2016
A friend gave me this book though I do not have or personally know and addicted teenager. I started reading it anyway and found it very interesting. Some of the alternative treatments could be used for many problems. I passed it along to a friend whose daughter uses drugs.
September 16, 2014
Preachy. Some information mixed with religion.
January 16, 2015
Preachy. Adaptable to some families.
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