John R. Morella

Retired psychologist and academician of thirty-five years. Second book, "Give teens a Break!" is now available, by American Book Publishing. It is a positive book on teens refuting the negative stereotyping of the adolescent stage as conflicted for the teen and the parents of teens. A refreshing look at our 30,000,000 teens who traverse into adulthood without the "storm and stress" predicted. Based on data collected by the author, and supported by contemporary research. We need to revise our thinking and give our teens a break. This book not only dispels myths on our teens, but is a parenting book that walks parents through complex issues of teen-parent problems: issues of anger in the parent-teen relationship; how to cope with the narcissism of your teen; discipline without anger, using a rational-emotive technique; dealing with drug and alcohol issues; sexuality identity confusion; how to talk to your teen about sex; obesity in your teens; body image concerns with your teens; divorce management for your youngster; how to write a behavior contract for your children; and additional issues that may cause angst for parents and for the teen. I have a chapter written directly for and to the teen, for them to understand their own feelings and behavioral choices. The book is sprinkled with counsel for the parent and the teen. Here are some reviews:

"GIVE TEENS A BREAK! IS A REAL WAKE-UP CALL FOR PARENTS, COACHES AND COUNSELORS WHO MAY HAVE UNCONSCIOUSLY FALLEN INTO MEDIOCRITY. UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWING HOW TO RELATE TO TODAY'S TEENS IS A CHALLENGE AND A QUESTION OFTEN ASKED. THIS BOOK GIVES GREAT POINTERS AND TIPS THAT I THINK EVERY ADULT ROLE MODEL WHO WORKS WITH YOUTH NEEDS TO READ. PEFECT 10!" Jeff Yalden, Renowned motivational Speaker, MTV MADE Teen Life Coach, Teen Author

"Give teens a Break!is a psychological self help book guide for both teens and adults, based on the premise that many adult perceptions of teens and teen behavior are warped by myths of teen irresponsibility. Offering solutions or problem approaches based on educating both adults and teens, "Give Teens a Break! offers some new tools and information about parent-teen-adult communication and learning. "Give Teens a break!" is both a scholarly psychological text and a personal journal of family experiences with adolescence. It offers facts, data and statistics but also presents individual experiences as a touchstone or marker. Practical approaches win out and the clinical experience of the adolescent counseling services add to the appeal and attractiveness of "Give Teens a Break!" Chapter 11 lists web sites resources for information and assistance with many problems encountered by teens. "Give Teens a Break!" is a helpful, positive handbook for teens and adults who are involved with them." Nancy Lorraine, Midwest Book Review, James A Cox, Editor-in-Chief, MWBOOKREV@aol.com

"Dr Morella maintains that most teens traverse to adulthood without the "storm and stress" predicted and that puberty is not a negative event for teens, nor are the majority of teens in conflict with their parents. For anyone who deals with teens, this book provides a HOST OF INSIGHTS AND GOOD ADVICE THAT CAN MAKE THOSE YEARS A RATIONAL TRANSITION TO BEING AN ADULT."

My first book, "A Guide for Effective Psychotherapy," 2006, provides the layperson with a straight-forward guide to finding the right mental health provider as well as the right type and format of psychotherapy. Written in jargon free language, the author covers essential information to assist the client to enpower themselves. A practical guide that will help people understand a profession often misunderstood and shrouded in mystery. Endorsed by Dr. Jonathan Kellerman, Ph.D., psychologist and renown author of over 20 best selling psychological thriller novels.