Resources that Help Teens
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Mom's House, Dad's House for Kids
by Isolina Ricci, 2006
This book offers kids practical ways to gain understanding through this family
transition. Its message: Believe in yourself, take pride in your family, and
use times of change to learn important life skills. (MCPL)*
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Divorce is Not the End of the World: Zoe's & Evan's Coping Guide for Kids
by Zoe & Evan Stern, 1997
A teenage brother and sister, discuss topics relating to their parents' divorce, respond
to letters from other kids, and offer tips based on their experience. (MCPL)*
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My Parents are Getting Divorced: How to keep it together when your mom and dad are splitting up
by Florience Cadier and Melissa Daly, 2004
This book explains the feelings and questions shared by teens and offers tips on how
to deal with the changes. (MCPL)*
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Surviving Divorce: Teens talk about what hurts and what helps
by Trudi Strain Trueit, 2007
Teens talk about the shock of their parents' divorces and the choices they made when
things at home were no longer 'normal'. (MCPL)*
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* MCPL indicates that the item is at the
Mid-Continent Public Library.
You can find these resources at your local library, bookstore,
www.activeparenting.com, or www.amazon.com
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Clay County Family Court Services offers two programs designed to help parents
and teens develop the skills needed to address conflict and non-compliance with
family rules.
Contact: Sue Southworth, Psy.D.(816) 736-8405
Parenting With Love and Limits is designed to give parents the
tools they need to help them deal with a difficult or angry teen more
effectively. Parents and children attend this class together.
Anger Management for Teens helps adolescents develop more
acceptable ways to cope with and express angry feelings. It also teaches
effective problem solving and communication techniques they can use with
parents, friends, and school personnel.
Websites for teens
www.youngwomenshealth.org/divorce.html
www.kidshealth.org
www.kidsturn.org
www.bonusfamilies.com/bonus-teens.php
www.missourifamilies.org
| Counseling & Support |
| Catholic Charities ....................... | (816) 333-2040 |
| Healthy Families ......................... | (816) 468-6336 |
| Kathy Harms & Assoc, PC ....... | (816) 452-7775 |
| Marlene Littleton, Therapist ........ | (816) 820-0306 |
| Pleasant Valley Baptist Church ... | (816) 781-5959 |
| Synergy Services ........................ | (816) 587-4100 |
| The Family Conservancy ............ | (913) 342-1110 |
| Tri-County ................................. | (816) 468-0400 |
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For more information, contact the 7th Judicial Circuit
Office of Dispute Resolution Services
at (816) 736-8400.
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