Most parenting manuals end at the toddler years—when raising your child is far from over. "What's Wrong with My Teen?" is the missing guide every caregiver of a teenager has been desperately searching for, especially when addiction and mental health crises hit home. You and your teenager are nearing a point of no return. Their lack of respect for the values your family holds is bad enough. But what most concerns you is knowing that the teen you love is in crisis—and you’re not sure how to help. Susan Raphael has counseled families and teens for decades. Her extensive experience in teen mental health and addiction recovery delivers a lifeline to families like yours. "What’s Wrong with My Teen?" presents a proven method for rebuilding your relationship with your teen on a foundation of openness, honesty, and mutual respect. Here is your blueprint for facing these challenges, setting healthy limits, communicating, and connecting with your teen to inspire genuine growth and healing. Discover life-changing, actionable insights for: - Navigating the complexities of addiction, mental health, and the often misunderstood behaviors of teenagers. - Listening without judgment to build open, trusting communication. - Understanding how and why the adolescent brain is vulnerable to addiction. - Recognizing when both mental health and addiction issues are present. - Using practical strategies to establish healthy limits and boundaries and allow for natural consequences. - Employing compassionate language that makes your teen feel heard, seen, and understood. - Fostering an environment that will support change. - Acknowledging that your well-being matters. - Mastering communication tools, with scripts and sample letters to help you find the right words for those difficult conversations. "What's Wrong With My Teen?" offers the hope you’ve been seeking. You are not alone. It’s time to reclaim your influence, learning to communicate in a way that motivates your teen towards growth and resilience. Changing the way you think about parenting through crisis isn't just about overcoming today's challenges—it's about preparing for tomorrow's triumphs and anticipating a hopeful, healthier future for you and your teen.