Finding the Calm Child Within: Raising Resilient Children with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Drs. Goldstein and Brooks, together with co-authors Donna DiMaio Rooney and Molly Anthony, discuss raising children with a diagnosis of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD). Given their intense irritability and explosive outbursts these children present major challenges for parents, teachers, child care and mental health professionals. Sam and Bob describe their experiences working with children with DMDD and their parents and teachers while Donna and Molly, both mothers of a child with DMDD, share their experiences and insights in raising a child with DMDD. This book provides a beacon of hope as well as a comprehensive resource for those parenting,…