Father Your Son

Get the confidence you need to be a true and loving father. Today, countless men are committing to becoming the kind of fathers they always wanted - but most likely never had. Now, clinical psychologist Stephan B. Poulter draws from more than 20 years specializing in father-son relationship counseling to offer a blueprint for good fathering that will help you confront - and conquer - your fears, including the fear of repeating the past. This visionary book guides you to: practice inner fathering; a 7-step technique to heal the Lost Boy inside - and extend this healing to your son; deal with the flash flood years - teen anger, hostility, and fear; parent through divorce and be a good stepfather; recognize your critical role in your son's emotional, psychological, and spiritual development - a role only you can fill.Also included are real-life case studies and stories, as well as self-assessment quizzes and checklists. Whatever your son's age or your fathering status, this guide will help you meet the unique challenges of each stage of your boy's development. ' Father Your Son is the perfect blend of self-help analysis and practical, how-to advice' - Eileen Gallo, Ph.D. 'Parenting is tough. Father Your Son is an easy-to-read roadmap that will help you navigate this scary, exhilarating journey' - Michele Borba, Ed.D., author, Don't Give Me That Attitude . Kudos to Dr. Poulter for writing an applicable foundation to a loving fatherhood. His exercises are insightful and enlightening' - Jay Mohr, actor. Stephan B. Poulter is a clinical psychologist who has worked with more than 2300 fathers and sons over 23 years. He lives in Los Angeles, California.