I'm Here

Reviews / Votes

"Professional therapist Crist brings together his knowledge, experience, and skills to this teen-focused and friendly text that not only educates and informs readers about peer counseling strategies but also shows that they are not alone in their feelings." * Booklist * "Dr. Crist has done it again! His latest book yet again provides hope and practical skills to help young people. In I'm Here: A Peer Counseling Guide for Teens, Dr. Crist harnesses the tremendous natural resource of teen peer connections and strengthens it with easy-to-read guidance. Teenagers who want to support their peers will learn valuable interpersonal skills that will help them throughout their lives. Peer counseling is a terrific way to help build community and reduce the rampant feelings of isolation and anxiety that so many youth are experiencing today. And this book makes peer counseling very accessible. I'm excited to share this book with my colleagues and the teens we support." -- Selene Fabiano, Ph.D., licensed psychologist "Dr. Crist has written the most thorough, insightful, and practical book on peer counseling. Even before adults, it is often other children and teens who will first discover the struggles of their peers. This book is a definitive guide for youth and adults to understand the multiple challenges of peer counseling and how best to address the issues, needs, and training of peer counselors." -- Anthony R. DiFrancesco, Ph.D., clinical psychologist "Dr. Crist has synthesized several decades of professional counseling into a book that anyone-teens or adults-can use to be a peer counselor, to be helpful to others, or even just to be a better friend. The organization of information, examples, and detailed points of what works and what to avoid are on point. Having worked with teens and their families for several decades, I can see this as a useful tool for all of us, especially those who would like to learn more about being peer counselors. I would like to see this book available to all high school students-reading it and learning the skills would drastically help decrease conflict and improve problem-solving skills." -- George Young, licensed clinical social worker, and master addiction counselor "Dr. Crist has written a book that will be incredibly helpful to all teenagers who are trying to help their fellow teens or seeking excellent advice about navigating their own complicated social world. His suggestions are superbly organized and eloquently communicated. An essential resource for success during this challenging stage of life for teens and school programs developing peer counseling resources." -- Neil Makstein, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist, consultant to Fairfax County Juvenile/Domestic Relations court programs for 40 years "Dr. Crist has once again written a very user-friendly book for teenagers! In this guidebook, Dr. Crist provides a roadmap of essential skills for teenagers who want to be peer counselors and for the adults who train and supervise them. This is a wonderful reference that peer counselors will find easy to use as they support their peers going through a range of challenges in their lives." -- Carol Terry, Ph.D., private practice and lecturer at the University of Oklahoma