Michael Conner, PsyD is a clinical, medical and family psychologist who maintains a private practice in Bend Oregon. Dr. Conner works with adults, adolescents and families. Prior to becoming a psychologist, Dr. Conner was a forester, engineer, and computer programmer. Dr. Conner is proud to say "I am father and I have made my share of mistakes." Dr. Conner was the principal designer and creator of StepOne for Parents; a ground breaking screening system available on the Internet. His training and experience includes work in:
Individual, Group & Family therapy
Emergency rooms
Crisis intervention
Crisis helplines
Primary medical care
Inpatient medical
Residental treatment
Boarding schools
Wilderness programs
Adventure programs
Emotional growth programs
Therapeutic boarding schools
Police & law enforcement
911 & emergency services
Airlines
Native American services
Computer programming
Engineering & Forestry
Information about Dr. Conner’s practice can be found at www.CrisisCounseling.com.
(Table of Contents for Crisis Intervention with Adolescents)
Use of This Book
Disclaimer
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Part 1
Chapter 1 Screening Your Adolescent
Description of StepOne for Parents
Use of StepOne for Mental Health Isues
Chapter 2 Adolescence
Growing Up in a Changing World
What is an Adolescent?
Adolescent Mental Health in America
What Do Adolescents Want?
Chapter 3 Causes of Adolescent Problems
Research on Possible Causes
Intellectual Problems
Neuropsychological Problems
Brain Injury
Developmental Problems
Mental Health Problems
Traumatic Experiences
Unhealthy Behavior
Negative Social Influences
Negative Isolation Activities
Tearing Children in Half
Separation and Divorce
Chapter 4 Parenting & Dicipline
The Reality of Family and House Rules
Family Meetings
Guidelines for Parenting and Discipline
Chapter 5 The Mind of a Disturbed Adolescent
Models for Understanding
Behavioral and Functional Diagnosis
Part 2
Chapter 6 Common Mental Health Disorders
Depression
Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity
Bipolar
Schizophrenia
Developmental Disorders
Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Bulimia and Anorexia
The Problem with Clinical Diagnosis
Chapter 7 What is Crisis Intervention?
What are Routine, Urgent and Emergency Problems?
How a Teenage Crisis Can Develop
Chapter 8 Dealing with a Crisis
Warning and Critical Signs of Crises
The Basic Approach
Emotional Problems
Suicidal Behavior
Anger, Aggression and Violence
Self-Injury
Psychotic Behavior
Runaways
Chapter 9 Dealing with a Crisis Involving Alcohol and Other Drugs
Introducing the Risks
Denial and Minimizing Behavior
Serious Alcohol and Other Drug Use
The Risk of Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Alcohol and Drug Affected Behaviors
Dealing with Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Part 3
Chapter 10 At-Home Intervention Options
Parent Education and Training
Tough-Love
Public School Programs
Counseling and Therapy
Psychiatric Services
Chapter 11 Away-from-Home Intervention Options
Outdoor Education and Leadership Programs
Adventure Programs
Wilderness Therapy Programs
Boarding Schools
Emotional Growth Boarding Schools
Residential Treatment Centers
Residential Treatment Boarding Schools
Boot Camps
Psychiatric Hospitalization
Chapter 12 Finding Help
Counselors and Therapists
Finding Alternative Intervention Programs
Educational Consultants
Medications vs. Psychotherapy
Use of Police and 911
Emergency Services and Hospitalization
References