We Need to Talk

'WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW ... If anyone is qualified to give advice on how to manage this tricky time for parents, it's Ian' - The Times‘Ian Williamson is a genius … I couldn’t recommend [this]more highly’ HELEN FIELDINGHow do you talk to your teen when their only focusis the screen in front of them?How do you help them to build a core of self-esteem ina world obsessed with appearances?In this empathetic, down to earth and eminently practical guide from oneof the UK’s leading adolescent psychoanalysts, Ian Williamsonwill help you through every possible hurdle in the teenage years.- Covering topics from behaviour and relationshipsto crime and gaming- Featuring top tips and takeaway advice- With realistic solutions that you can put into practice right awayWe Need to Talk is your new go-to-guide to navigating the often trickyadolescent years, with the endgame being what every parent wants: a healthy, happy and resilient child.

"If anyone is qualified to give advice on how to manage this tricky time for parents, it's Ian." --Times

Ian Williamson trained as a child and adolescent analyst at the Society of Analytical Psychology. He then worked at a variety of NHS centres as a specialist in mental health problems before switching to private practice 15 years ago. He lectures part-time in Jungian child analysis at Essex University and is the co-director of the Queen Anne Practice, as well as the Young People’s Counseling and Therapy Centre.