David L. Henderson - My Teenage Zombie: Resurrecting the Undead Adolescent in Your Home

My Teenage Zombie is an essential tool for any parent. Dont let your zombie teen scare you. Pick up this book instead and get to know the zombie within. You just might find that theres life in the dead zone.

M ELANIE W ELLS

F AMILY T HERAPIST AND F OUNDER OF T HE L IFEOLOGY I NSTITUTE

Parents will find inspiration from the wisdom, humor, and practical strategies in My Teenage Zombie. This book is filled with real-world examples that parents will be able to apply starting day one. In my thirty years working with parents and adolescents I have found it rare for a book to so effectively translate the complex struggles and emotions of modern teens into tools that parents can understand and use. Davids hands-on approach to offering immediate solutions for parents struggling to support their teens will speak directly to both parents and professionals. Our practice will be offering this resource to all of our clients.

S COTT D. C ANTER

M ANAGING P ARTNER , A CADEMIC A NSWERS DFW

As a former teenage zombie struggling with eating disorder, substance use, and self-esteem issues, I wish my parents had this book available to them. A must-read for all parents.

B RIAN C UBAN

A TTORNEY AND A UTHOR OF S HATTERED I MAGE : M Y T RIUMPH O VER B ODY D SYMORPHIC D ISORDER

My Teenage Zombie should be required reading for all parents trying to raise healthy teens! It offers hope for those who may think their family situation is too far gone and will help parents better understand and help their children navigate the tumultuous teenage years to successfully enter society with confidence and vision.

B ECKY V ANCE

P RESIDENT & CEO, D RUG P REVENTION R ESOURCES

Dr. Henderson has hit a home run with his latest book about a very important, yet frequently overlooked topic for all parents raising teenagers in these tumultuous times. Relevant, clearly written, and engaging, My Teenage Zombie is a must-read for everyone interacting with todays teenagers, in order to help them successfully evolve into the leaders of the next generation of our society. Most importantly, since his recommendations and guidance are centered on evidenced-based principles, parents can trust that Dr. Hendersons book can make a real difference in how they help their teenager grow into a healthy, emotionally-mature, and successful adult.

D R . H AROLD U RSCHEL III

B OARD -C ERTIFIED A DDICTION P SYCHIATRIST , C O -F OUNDER OF E NTERHEALTH , AND N EW Y ORK T IMES B ESTSELLING A UTHOR OF H EALING THE A DDICTED B RAIN

As parents we often joke that children dont come with an instruction manual. Finally, we have one. Dr. Henderson does a masterful job of laying out a blueprint for parents that is rich in practical tools and strategies gleaned from years of experience as a psychiatrist working with adolescents and families. This book teach parents not only how to navigate those tumultuous teenage years, but also how to build a foundation in the early years of life that will pave the way for stronger relationships and better equip them with a lifelong sense of motivation, direction, and determination. I would put this book at the top of every parents reading list.

V ANITA H ALLIBURTON

P RESIDENT , G RANT H ALLIBURTON F OUNDATION

Converting our precious babies into confident, contributing members of society is daunting at best, and sometimes downright terrifying. As a recurring guest on Mornings with Jeff & Rebecca, Dr. Henderson has been a wealth of wisdom and resources for us personally, and for hundreds of thousands of our listeners. You will be better equipped because of this book!

R EBECCA A SHBROOK C ARRELL AND J EFF T AYLOR

M ORNING S HOW H OSTS ON 90.9 KCBI, D ALLAS F T . W ORTH

2016 by David L. Henderson, MD

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