This helpful handbook accompanies the leader's book for "Talking With Your Teen." The six chapters in this study reference guide support the basics of establishing good,two-way communication learned in the small group. The handbook includes background information on teens physical and emotional development, activities and reference helps from family therapists and pastors. Great for Sunday school, small groups, Wednesday night programming or retreats. During six to 12 lessons parents learn skills for building trust and opening conversations through exercises,example stories, and approaches to try at home. After learning basic communication skills, sessions offer help with important family life issues like Communication Handling Your Emotions Respect Success and Failure Grief Sexuality