Tara Murphy

Struggling to manage your tics in the classroom? Worried about your tics in a job interview or on a first date? This survival kit will give you the tools to survive and thrive in every location - at home, school, work or out with friends. Presenting everyday situations, from schools and exams through to driving and dates, this guide provides simple solutions to common problems and concerns. Dr Tara gives her top tips for managing tics, alongside behavioural therapy techniques for stress management and strategies for coping with commonly co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, OCD and anxiety.

This is the essential one-stop guide for parents of children and young people with tic disorders and the professionals who work with them. Drawing on current research and their own clinical experience, the authors provide up-to-date information on tic disorders and review the psychological, medical and alternative methods of managing symptoms. Written in clear, accessible language and with practical advice on how to support children with tics at home and in school, the book also includes essential information on the common co-occurring conditions and difficulties, such as ADHD, anxiety, OCD, autism, self-esteem issues and behavioural difficulties.

If you wished that modern teens came with a manual, honestly, you need look no further. Samantha Murray Greenway (parent of two teenagers. It is perhaps the best book for mental health professionals to recommend to families. Professor Peter Fonagy, Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences Director, Chief Executive, Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families, Won ??? in the Health & Wellbeing Category in the 2019 Teach Awards Packed with tried and tested strategies, this is a must read guide for anyone parenting, teaching or supporting teens. The authors draw from the latest research in neuroscience and psychology, years of clinical expertise and first-hand parenting experience. It's relatable like your best friend's advice, and informed by scientific evidence - easy to read, hard to put down. The authors, who are clinical psychologists, lead you through tried and tested strategies to build strong relationships and improve communication with young people as they develop, learn and grow. Guiding you through ways to communicate effectively with teens without negatively affecting their self-esteem, the book has plenty of tips about what to say, what not say and the best mindset to use with teens, day to day. As your relationship with your teen improves, so does their wellbeing, and their amazing potential to succeed.