The Whole Parent: How To Become A Terrific Parent Even If You Didn't Have One
"(This book) addresses the part of each one of us that prevents us (despite having read all the good ideas) from being the parent we want to be.  Debra offers concrete exercises to work on so we can overcome the obstacles we have to becoming terrific parents. It is a book needed in an onslaught of good ideas." -Debra Combs, L.C.S.W., Founder, Attachment and Bonding Center of Omaha, Nebraska"Debra Wesselmann captures the critical importance of one's life experiences as they relate to parenting.  She insightfully pulls together how parents' and children's issues often intersect to create emotional impasses in the family.  Wesselmann provides creative strategies for mending and strengthening the parent-child connection and relationship.  Any parent or professional will find this book an invaluable resource." -Gregory C. Keck, Ph.D., Psychologist and Founder of the Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio"A sensitive and sensible guide for parents who want to learn more than parenting skills.  The Whole Parent is for all parents who want to take an in-depth look at how their own childhoods, in particular relationships with their own parents, influence present-day relationships with their children." -Ann E. Potter, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist; Author,Inside Out: Rebuilding Self and Personality through Inner Child Therapy"The Whole Parent is about internal change, not just prescriptions. Profound, lucid, and extremely useful, the book takes parents by the hand, providing insight, wisdom, and practical exercises so they can become effective, loving parents.  I highly recommend it!" -Charlotte Kasl, Ph.D., Author,Women, Sex, and Addiction and Finding Joy"What a relief!  Debra Wesselmann doesn't make parents feel guilty. She makes it so much easier to examine our parenting flaws, and change them, when we understand why we do what we do." -Anne Stirling Hastings, Ph.D., Author,Treating Sexual Shame: A New Map for Overcoming Dysfunction, Abuse,andAddiction and Body and Soul: Sexuality on the Brink of Change(This book) goes beyond parenting tecyniques - it provides the template for creating healthy families for generations, which is real wisdom." -Janet McGivern, M.D., Omaha, Nebraska--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.