Dr. Greene is the author of The Explosive Child, co-author ofTreating Explosive Kids: The Collaborative Problem Solving Approach, and has a new book, Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges Are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them.              

Nanci - The Balanced Mind Foundation  
Dr. Greene, before we start taking questions, could you talk a little about your new book? In particular, the concept of Collaborative Problem Solving and Plans A, B and C? I realize that is probably broader than what can be covered in a session but it might help give our members a 'sneak peak' to the book. 

Ross Greene PhD  
Well, a lot of folks have been asking about how the model I described in The Explosive Child could be applied in schools. Kids with behavioral challenges tend to be misunderstood anyway, and school is an especially challenging place to address their needs. But I've implemented the CPS model in many schools, so I know it can be done. The book -- Lost at School -- is about how to do it. 

Nanci-The Balanced Mind Foundation
I am very pleased to welcome today’s guest, David Miklowitz, PhD.. He is the author of “Bipolar Disorder: A Family Focused Treatment Approach”, “The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide” and “The Bipolar Teen: What You Can Do to Help Your Child and Your Family” as well as numerous research articles. Dr. Miklowitz’ research focuses on family environmental factors and family psychoeducational treatments for adult-onset and childhood-onset bipolar disorder.

Nanci-The Balanced Mind Foundation 
Dr. Miklowitz would you like to make any opening remarks to our group?

David Miklowitz PhD
It's a pleasure to be here. I'm ready whenever you are - just to say I'm a big fan of The Balanced Mind Foundation!

Nanci-The Balanced Mind Foundation
Thank you! Perhaps you could start out by talking a little about your new book “The Bipolar Teen”?

David Miklowitz PhD
Sure - we just published a new book called "The Bipolar Teen." This book is intended for parents of the 12-18 set who are often struggling not only with the disorder but trying to distinguish being a teen from being a bipolar teen. The book focuses on coping strategies, especially those to use when a kid is cycling into mania or depression

This article, by B. Geller, et al investigates behaviors of prepubertal and early adolescent children diagnosed with bipolar disorder phenotype (PEA-BP). Examples for differentiating normal behaviors versus manic behaviors are provided.