Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders
Brand: Ave Maria Press
Categories: Books, Christian Books & Bibles, Churches & Church Leadership


Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.6 x 8.4 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1594718892
Language: English
ISBN-10: 159471889X
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Print length: 160 pages
Publication date: March 8, 2019
subtitle: Paperback – March 8, 2019
author: Visit Amazon's Roy Petitfils Page search results Roy Petitfils
review: Editorial Reviews Review “Many people know Roy Petitfils as a speaker and counselor with expertise in pastoral and clinical arenas. As his friend, I see a passion and drive behind the scenes that most won’t. No one works harder in terms of research, staying current with adolescent culture, and doing his own self-work. This book is a welcome and needed resource that springs from his passion, personal mission, and genuine desire to equip adults with knowledge and practical tools to step in when our caring desire is not enough. This is a wonderful guide to help us be more confident and competent as we accompany teens.” -- Mike Patin , Catholic speaker, facilitator, and consultant “Working in youth ministry for more than two decades, I’ve seen firsthand the effects that growing stress and anxiety are having on our children, teens, and young adults. The reality and severity of this problem cannot be exposed or confronted enough. I’m so thankful for this new book by Roy Petitfils. He tackles such a pervasive dilemma head on by pulling from his own life experience, relevant statistics, substantial ministry experience, and the timeless wisdom of the Bible and the Church. Petitfils not only outlines the challenges we face while helping young souls, but also provides a practical road map for anyone to help and guide teens who are struggling. The result is a valuable tool for every parent, pastor, and youth leader charged with leading young souls to freedom and, ultimately, to heaven. This is a great gift to our Church.” -- Mark Hart , Executive Vice President, Life Teen International “It is hard to navigate the difference between teenage woes and deeper issues that need attention. In this practical and information-packed book, Roy Petitfils gives adults an in-depth look at how to recognize when teens are in trouble then step in to help with effective tools from best practices in mental health care and the rich spiritual traditions of the Catholic Church.” -- Elizabeth Madeo, Director of Faith Formation, Annunciation Parish About the Author Roy Petitfils is a Catholic author, speaker, and psychotherapist in private practice. His books include What Teens Want You to Know (But Won’t Tell You), What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About the First Five Years of Marriage , God Wears Running Shoes , and A Practical Guide to High School Campus Ministry . Petitfils has more than twenty-five years of experience ministering to youth and young adults in parishes, dioceses, and schools. He has spoken to youths and adults in more than seventy-five dioceses in the United States and Canada, and has given keynote addresses at numerous national and regional conferences, including USCCB Convocation of Catholic Leaders, NCCYM, and NCYC. Petitfils also spoke at TEDx in 2016 and is host of the popular Today’s Teenager Podcast . He has a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from St. Joseph Seminary College. He did graduate work in spirituality and theology at Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and earned a master’s degree in community and school counseling from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. Petitfils lives in Lafayette, Louisiana, with his wife Mindi, and their children.