Developmental breakdown and psychoanalytic treatment in adolescence
Moses Laufer, M. Eglé Laufer
Developmental breakdown and psychoanalytic treatment in adolescence
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Clinical Studies
by Moses Laufer, M. Eglé Laufer
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
I’m going to tell you a secret about teens who seem really lost and confused—but there’s more going on inside than anyone can see. Some of their struggles might actually be clues to helping them heal in ways no one expected. And that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the complex emotional and psychological challenges faced by severely disturbed adolescents through psychoanalytic treatment. It is intended for a mature middle-grade audience, offering detailed case studies and discussions on adolescent psychopathology and therapy techniques. Parents should note that the content includes serious mental health issues and may be intense for younger readers.
Why we rated Developmental breakdown and psychoanalytic treatment in adolescence 11IE
Developmental breakdown and psychoanalytic treatment in adolescence is written at a Level 6 reading level across 217 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Developmental breakdown and psychoanalytic treatment in adolescence works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Developmental breakdown and psychoanalytic treatment in adolescence as 11IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mental Health, Fear & Anxiety, Suicide & Self-Harm.
Thematically, Developmental breakdown and psychoanalytic treatment in adolescence explores adolescent psychiatry, psychoanalysis, mental disorders, coming of age, and emotional health — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adolescent psychiatry, psychoanalysis, mental disorders.
Maybe not for
- ! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
- ! Children younger than 9-12 — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780300044379
- Pages
- 217
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction