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The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
by William Stixrud Ned Johnson&“Instead of trusting kids with choices . . . many parents insist on micromanaging everything from homework to friendships. For these parents, Stixrud and Johnson have a simple message: Stop.&” —NPR&“This humane, thoughtful book turns the latest brain science into valuable practical advice for parents.&” —Paul Tough, New York Times bestselling author of How Children SucceedA few years ago, Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson started noticing the same problem from different angles: Even high-performing kids were coming to them acutely stressed and lacking motivation. Many complained they had no control over their lives. Some stumbled in high school or hit college and unraveled. Bill is a clinical neuropsychologist who helps kids gripped by anxiety or struggling to learn. Ned is a motivational coach who runs an elite tutoring service. Together they discovered that the best antidote to stress is to give kids more of a sense of control over their lives. But this doesn't mean giving up your authority as a parent. In this groundbreaking book they reveal how you can actively help your child to sculpt a brain that is resilient, and ready to take on new challenges.The Self-Driven Child offers a combination of cutting-edge brain science, the latest discoveries in behavioral therapy, and case studies drawn from the thousands of kids and teens Bill and Ned have helped over the years to teach you how to set your child on the real road to success. As parents, we can only drive our kids so far. At some point, they will have to take the wheel and map out their own path. But there is a lot you can do before then to help them tackle the road ahead with resilience and imagination.
Self Esteem
by Patrick Fanning Matthew MckayA useful book for understanding and practicing cognitive approaches to the improvement of self-esteem. Contains information and cognitive behavioral activities to help build self-esteem.
Self-Esteem And Adjusting with Blindness: The Process of Responding to Life's Demands (First Edition)
by Dean W. TuttleThis book written by a well-known professional in the field of Self Esteem discusses in easy to understand language the feelings and emotions attached to vision loss or going blind, or for that matter growing up blind. The author uses personal experiences as well as quotes from books and other people experiences to illustrate his points. This book is used as part of a course at the Hadley school for the Blind on Self-esteem. Recommended for anyone loosing their vision, growing up with vision loss, or working with blind students or friends.
The Self-Esteem Trap: Raising Confident and Compassionate Kids in an Age of Self-Importance
by Polly Young-EisendrathKids today are depressed and anxious. They also seem to feel entitled to every advantage and unwilling to make the leap into adulthood. As Polly Young-Eisendrath makes clear in this brilliant account of where a generation has gone astray, parents trying to make their children feel special are unwittingly interfering with their kids' ability to accept themselves and cope with life. Clarifying an enormous cultural change, THE SELF-ESTEEM TRAP shows why so many young people have trouble with empathy and compassion, struggle with moral values, and are stymied in the face of adversity. Young-Eisendrath offers prescriptive advice on how adults can help kids--through the teen and young adult years--develop self-worth, setting them on the right track to productive, balanced, and happy lives.
Self Harm: Why Teens Do It And What Parents Can Do To Help
by Michelle MitchellNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a global mental health concern with studies conservatively indicating 10% of young people experiment with self-harm. The ways in which young people self-harm are wide and varied, and a challenge many families now have to face. It remains distressing and difficult for parents and caring adults to understand, as it seems to go against every innate instinct of self-protection and survival. In this book, award- winning speaker, author and educator Michelle Mitchell has combined her 20 years&’ experience, with the latest research, interviews with experts and stories from professionals and everyday families, to give parents and teachers fresh insights into how to prevent, understand and respond to self-harm. Full of evidence-based strategies, this unique resource will provide parents with the facts, practical help and comfort they need.
Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy: A Complete Clinical Guide to Theory and Practice
by Augustine Meier Micheline BoivinIn this innovative book, the authors set out their theory of Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy (SIRP), advocating for the integration of relational, self, and physical intimacy needs in the conceptualization and treatment of psychological problems, placing human needs at the center of treatment. This marks a shift in how psychological and relational problems are understood, currently being perceived in terms of affects, cognitive processes and behaviors. Using numerous illustrations from their own clinical practice, Meier and Boivin contend that this understanding overlooks the pivotal role that needs play in all aspects of peoples’ personal lives and relationships. Children, adolescents, and adults do not live primarily from feelings and thoughts, but from basic psychological and relational, needs such as wanting to be in a meaningful relationship, having the autonomy and freedom to make decisions about their lives, experiencing being competent, being regarded as a significant and important person, and experiencing emotional, intimate, and sensual and/or sexual connections. By taking such an approach this book stands out among other books on psychotherapy theories. Authored by two seasoned psychologists who have provided therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and adults for 40 years, this book comprises the foundational theory for practicing Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy, making it of interest to graduate students, clinicians in training, and practicing psychologists, social workers, and psychotherapists alike.
The Self-Led Internal Family Systems Workbook: Learn IFS Skills to Understand and Love All Your Parts
by Tanis Allen LMSW, ACSWStep-by-step exercises to guide yourself through the IFS process and create inner harmony and peaceTransform the way you relate to yourself and your mental health struggles with this clear and structured guide to Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based approach to parts work therapy. The IFS model views every person as having an &“internal family&” of parts or sub-personalities, each with their own set of thoughts, feelings, and needs. These parts hold pain such as trauma and can create difficulties like anxiety or addictions, but when understood and accepted, they can release this pain and heal. Developed by a veteran IFS clinician who has lived, practiced, and trained others on the IFS model for over 25 years, The Self-Led Internal Family Systems Workbook can help you connect to your true, authentic Self—which is always inside of you, ready to lead—so you can meet your internal family of parts, respond compassionately when they act out, and send them healing energy when they need it. Key features of this workbook: Accessible Self-Paced Program. Move through the IFS process at your own speed and comfort level using IFS skills that have been adapted for beginners. Clear and Methodical Approach. Bring clarity and structure to your internal world by navigating it with step-by-step skills, exercises, and worksheets. Strategies for Common IFS Challenges. Learn to work with parts that keep you stuck in problematic cycles and avoid triggering deeply wounded parts. Transcripts of Self-Led IFS Sessions. See how an IFS clinician works with her own parts to address challenges like perfectionism, impulse control, and more.
Self-Love for Kids: 100+ Activities to Help Your Child Develop Self-Love
by Keri K. PowersTeach your kids to be confident, independent, and happy with over 150 easy, fun activities you can do with your children to encourage everything from body positivity to positive self-talk.It&’s more important than ever to make sure your child develops a strong sense of self-love, even at a young age. But how do you make sure you&’re building up their confidence while keeping them safe and exposing them to even greater challenges? Introduce some self-love into your daily routine with over 150 activities specifically designed to keep your child (and their friends) entertained, all while giving them a positive self-view. In Self-Love for Kids, you&’ll learn everything you need to know about how self-love, self-esteem, and a growth mindset develop in children and what you can do to support that development. From there, you&’ll find games for both a group setting and for some one-on-one time to encourage self-love, such as asking your child to share what they are most proud of and problem-solving activities that will boost their confidence. So, whether you&’re looking for new activities to entertain a few friends during playtime, searching for fun (but educational) games you can play with your child yourself, or even interested in ways to include virtual interactions, this book has all the tools you need to help your child build their self-love for a happy, healthy, confident life.
Self-Love Workbook for First-Time Moms: A Road Map to Falling in Love with Yourself Again
by Elsa Rojas PhD, PMH-CMake time for self-love with friendly guidance for new moms Motherhood is as beautiful and rewarding as it is challenging and uncertain. Finding ways to stay confident and positive are key to weathering the ups and downs of raising a child. The Self-Love Workbook for First-Time Moms helps any mom build the habit of taking time for herself with simple but inspiring prompts and exercises she can do every day. Made with moms in mind—Learn how self-love makes it easier to move on from mistakes and be a better role model. Brief enough for busy lives—Find advice that inspires deep reflection on all aspects of life but is broken up into bite-size entries that moms can do whenever they have a moment. Rooted in real psychology—Explore exercises based in positive psychology, mindfulness, and other proven methods for sustaining self-love and approaching new motherhood with confidence. This self-love journal offers gentle support and encouragement for any woman feeling nervous about the adventures of motherhood.
Self-Management and Cognitive Behavior Interventions
by Stephen A. Crutchfield Leah WoodSelf-Management and Cognitive Behavior Interventions is a guide to using cognitive behavior modification (CBM) with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to increase the student's self-management. CBM approaches include self-management intervention (SMI) and cognitive behavior intervention (CBI). SMI is synonymous with self-regulation and encompasses a variety of cognitive processes, such as controlling emotions, attending to relevant information, planning future behavior, remaining flexible through unplanned setbacks, and behaving in a way that enhances the likelihood of achieving future goals. SMI is managed by the student and is used to address a wide variety of target behaviors. CBI helps individuals examine their thoughts and emotions and adopt actions that change their thinking as well as their behavior. This book examines specific, research-based cognitive behavior interventions and self-management interventions and explores designing and implementing interventions for students with ASD.
The Self-Motivated Kid
by Shimi K. KangIn The Dolphin Parent, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, expert in human motivation, and mother of three Dr. Shimi Kang provides a guide to the art and science of inspiring children to develop their own internal drive and lifelong personal aspirations. Drawing on the latest neuroscience and behavioral research, Dr. Kang transcends cultural limits and shows why authoritarian "tiger parents" and permissive "jellyfish parents" actually hinder self-motivation. She proposes a powerful new and universal parenting model: the intelligent, strong, joyful, and highly social dolphin. Dolphin parents focus on maintaining balance in their children's lives to compassionately, yet authoritatively guide them toward the key 21st century skills of "CQ"--creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. Combining irrefutable science with unforgettable real-life stories from around the world, The Dolphin Parent walks readers through Dr. Kang's four-part method for cultivating self-motivation. As the fifth child of immigrant parents who struggled to give their children the "best" in life--Dr. Kang's mother could not read and she was never enrolled in a single extra-curricular activity--she argues that by trusting our deepest natural intuition about what is best for our kids, we will allow them to develop key traits of adaptability, community-mindedness, and CQ to empower them to thrive in our increasingly competitive and complex world.
The Self-Propelled Advantage: The Parent's Guide to Raising Independent, Motivated Kids Who Learn with Excellence
by Joanne CalderwoodA home education expert and mother of eight shares her experiences and insights into harnessing a child&’s natural desire to learn. Joanne Calderwood has been a popular magazine columnist for several years and has become a popular speaker at home-education conferences across the country. Her self-propelled philosophy of education has transformed lives across the nation and around the world. In The Self-Propelled Advantage, Calderwood shares her wisdom, experience, and philosophy of education and parenting, as borne out in the lives of her own exceptional children. Informative and inspiring, The Self-Propelled Advantage is for any parent who places a high value on their children&’s education. Detailing her methods for raising inquisitive, diligent, self-motivated children, Calderwood also shares valuable information on preparing for college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT. Having taught one SAT perfect scorer, one near-perfect scorer, and four students who have gone to college on full academic scholarships, Calderwood has proven how successful her methods can be.
Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life
by Stuart ShankerThere's no such thing as a bad kid. That's what a lifetime of experience has taught Dr. Stuart Shanker. No matter how difficult, out of control, distracted, or exhausted a child might seem, there's a way forward: self-regulation. Overturning decades of conventional wisdom, this radical new technique allows children and the adults who care for them to regain their composure and peace of mind. Self-Reg is a groundbreaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your child's emotions and behavior and a practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and successfully in learning and life. Grounded in decades of research and working with children and parents by leading child psychologist Dr. Shanker, Self-Reg realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive change. Self-regulation is the nervous system's way of responding to stress. We are seeing a generation of children and teens with excessively high levels of stress, and, as a result, an explosion of emotional, social, learning, behavior, and physical health problems. But few parents recognize the "hidden stressors" that their children are struggling with: physiological as well as social and emotional. An entrenched view of child rearing sees our children as lacking self-control or willpower, but the real basis for these problems lies in excessive stress. Self-regulation can dramatically improve a child's mood, attention, and concentration. It can help children to feel empathy, and to cultivate the sorts of virtues that most parents know are vital for their child's long-term wellbeing. Self-regulation brings about profound and lasting transformation that continues throughout life. Dr. Shanker translates decades of his findings from working with children into practical, prescriptive advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop their self-regulation skills and teach their children to do the same and engage successfully with life for optimal learning, social, and emotional growth.From the Hardcover edition.
Self Talk, Soul Talk
by Jennifer RothschildBible study teacher and speaker Jennifer Rothschild reminds women of the importance of filling their thought closets with positive messages.
Self Within Marriage: The Foundation for Lasting Relationships
by Richard M. ZeitnerSelf Within Marriage combines the theoretical orientations of object-relations theory, self psychology, and systems theory as a way of understanding and working with couples and individuals whose relationship and emotional difficulties have centered on the common conundrum of balancing individuality and intimacy. Based on detailed case examples and couple therapy techniques, Self Within Marriage provides individual and couple therapists with a refreshing new framework for working with clients and for helping them understand who they are as individuals and as partners.
The Selkie Song
by H. K. VarianFiona sets out on a journey to find her mother and unlock her selkie magic at last in the thrilling fourth novel of The Hidden World of Changers series!Fiona, Mack, Gabriella, and Darren are Changers, a magical line of shapeshifters that can transform into mythological creatures, from werewolves and selkies to lightning birds and spirit foxes. When Fiona's father finds out that Fiona is a Changer, he reveals a long-kept secret: Fiona's mother is alive, and a selkie Changer just like her. Determined to reunite her family and unlock her own selkie powers, Fiona heads to the ocean to begin the search, but is she really ready to take such a big step? And how easy will it be to find her mother, when she's spent so many years in the wild sea? Back on land, trouble is brewing: Auden Ironbound is once again closing in on Willow Cove, this time with a new army of Changers and warlocks. At first Mack thinks the group can handle Auden on their own, but the magic that saved them last time isn't working. They need a plan...they need Fiona. Can Fiona find her mother and save her friends before it's too late?
The Seller of Secrets: A Memoir
by Kathleen Rose MorganMother was an emotionally damaged woman shrouded in depression and dark secrets. Father was a man plagued by alcoholism who lived in a state of drunken evasion for many years before jumping ship. Kathleen Rose Morgan was born into this troubled family and merged with a community plagued by toxic male aggression, submissive women, wannabe Mafia brutes, charlatan holy men and women, and lurid and criminal goings–on—all made possible by cheek-turners, complicit and fearful enablers, and an ever-present, overarching code of silence.This is the story of the poignant journey Kathleen embarks upon after the long-hidden details of her trauma finally come to light—a quest to seek deep healing through truth, nature, energy medicine, and after-death communication. After a shocking deathbed confession from Mother, Kathleen’s healing path joins an investigation into a shadowy past where the puzzle of repressed memories and childhood secrets is painstakingly assembled. Raw and intense, The Seller of Secrets is a memoir of how early adverse experiences shape a fractured life with limitations, and how freeing oneself from fear and the muteness of shame is the key to true happiness.
Selling Out: A Novel
by Dan WakefieldEven an East Coast academic can&’t resist Hollywood&’s siren allure in this hilarious novel of the dangers that come with fame and fortune Literature professor Perry Moss has slowly amassed it all: a steady job at Haviland College in southern Vermont, a successful writing career, and a beautiful wife, Jane. But everything changes when a television exec contacts Perry about turning one of his short stories into a network series, and he and Jane leave the comforts of the Northeast to give it a shot in Hollywood. The pilot episode a hit, Perry becomes infatuated with his glamorous new lifestyle of swimming pools, sultry actresses, and cocaine-fueled parties. He&’s willing to do anything for success in Tinseltown—even if it threatens to poison his marriage and send his wife packing. National bestselling author Dan Wakefield, who is no stranger to Hollywood—he created the NBC series James at 15 in 1977—fills Perry&’s vividly illustrated escapades with insider nods and quirky asides that make for a gripping read. With Wakefield&’s signature blend of wit and compassion, Selling Out balances laugh-out-loud humor with great emotional depth.
Selling Out the Spectrum: How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People, and How It Can Win It Back
by Liam O'DellWhen trust breaks down, how do we begin to fix it?Set against the controversial history of genetic research into autism, from the Spectrum 10k study led by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen to the legacy of the Andrew Wakefield MMR scandal, this book explores the ways in which autistic people have been let down by science and what needs to be done to build more effective partnerships in the future.Written by leading autistic journalist Liam O'Dell, Selling Out the Spectrum takes a thorough, balanced deep-dive into the issues surrounding the relationship between science and the autistic community, can explores how past damage can be effectively and meaningfully repaired.
Selling Sunshine: Surviving Teenage Motherhood, Thriving in Luxury Real Estate, and Finally Finding My Voice
by Mary BonnetThe fan-favorite star of Netflix’s hit reality series Selling Sunset recalls her life in and out of the spotlight, an inspiring and surprising chronicle of adversity, tragedy, trauma, and success. In the streaming reality series Selling Sunset, Mary Fitzgerald Bonnet is the charismatic, calm, and level-headed agent who effortlessly lands multi-million-dollar homes while sidestepping the drama of a cutthroat business in one of the wealthiest and most glamorous places in the world. Often thought of as the “big sister” of her co-stars for her compassionate advice and uplifting attitude, Mary is admired for her unwavering kindness. But behind her sunny personality is a remarkable story of resilience, forged by a life filled with profound challenges.In Selling Sunshine, Mary candidly reveals the most grueling and darkest moments of her personal journey. Becoming a mother at sixteen, she was forced to rely on her own resolve and tenacity, juggling multiple jobs while attending school and caring for her son. With vulnerability and grace, Mary reflects on how her crash-course in adulthood not only changed her, but prepared her for the trials to come, including two painful divorces and toxic relationships. Despite the pain, she kept moving forward even in the aftermath of terrifying trauma.Yet no matter how many obstacles she faced, Mary refused to let the darkness extinguish her light. It was that same strength and determination that eventually carried her to the top of her field and helped her cope with unexpected fame. Talking about her experience on Selling Sunset, she offers a rare glimpse at cast dynamics and the drama behind the scenes, and reveals the lessons she’s learned—from staying true to yourself to projecting positivity by supporting colleagues. Unfiltered and genuine, Mary’s story will inspire readers to overcome life’s obstacles, and discover the power of finding their own sunshine. Selling Sunshine includes a 16-page color photo insert.
La selva (Forest World)
by Margarita EngleNow in Spanish, award-winning author Margarita Engle’s lively middle grade novel in verse about a Cuban-American boy who visits his family’s village in Cuba for the first time—and meets a sister he didn’t know he had. <P><P>Edver isn’t happy about being shipped off to Cuba to visit the father he barely knows. Yet now that travel laws have changed and it’s a lot easier for divided families to be reunited, his mom thinks it's time for some father-son bonding. <P><P>Edver doesn’t know what this summer has in store, but he’s definitely not expecting to meet a sister he didn’t know existed! Luza is a year older and excited to see her little brother, until she realizes how different their lives have been. Looking for anything they might have in common, they sneak onto the internet—and accidentally catch the interest of a dangerous wildlife poacher. Edver has fought plenty of villains in video games. Now, to save the Cuban jungle they love, he and Luza are going to have to find a way to conquer a real villain! <P><P>A Edver no le hace ninguna gracia que lo envíen a Cuba a ver al padre que apenas conoce. Sin embargo, ahora que las leyes de viaje han cambiado y es mucho más fácil reunir a las familias divididas, su mamá piensa que es hora de que padre e hijo pasen tiempo juntos. Edver no se imagina lo que le depara el verano, ¡pero definitivamente no espera conocer a la hermana que ni siquiera sabía que existía! <P><P>Luza es un año mayor y está muy entusiasmada por conocer a su hermanito, hasta que se da cuenta de cuán diferentes han sido sus vidas. A la busca de cualquier cosa que puedan tener en común, se meten en internet y accidentalmente atraen la atención de un peligroso cazador de animales salvajes. Edver ha luchado contra muchísimos villanos en los videojuegos. <P><P>Ahora, para salvar la selva que tanto quieren, ¡Luza y él tendrán que encontrar un modo de derrotar a un villano real!
Sem Filtros: Compreender e Celebrar as Avós
by Ann RichardsonSer avó é uma alegria, mas também um desafio. Em “Sem Filtros: Compreender e Celebrar as Avós”, 27 mulheres descrevem –com as suas próprias palavras – a maneira como reagiram às imensas alegrias e exigências do seu novo papel como avós. Revelam, também, como mudou a visão sobre si mesmas e a textura das suas vidas. O que sentimos quando abraçamos o primeiro neto? O tempo voa quando estamos com os netos? As relações familiares tornam-se mais profundas, ou mais complexas? Nestas histórias, os leitores vão encontrar muitas respostas, mas também muitas questões em aberto. Este livro é altamente recomendado como um presente original para alguém que se tornou avó recentemente. “Vem confirmar, de uma maneira simples e deliciosa, que a relação avós-netos é muito especial…Muito interessante e reconfortante.”--Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall, autora of “The Good Granny Guide” “Uma análise fascinante do que é ser avó hoje em dia: a alegria e o sentimento de realização pessoal contrastando com as desilusões e ansiedades.” --Virginia Ironside, conselheira sentimental e novelista
Semantic Polarities and Psychopathologies in the Family: Permitted and Forbidden Stories
by Valeria UgazioThe gap between psychotherapeutic practice and clinical theory is ever widening. Therapists still don’t know what role interpersonal relations play in the development of the most common psychopathologies. Valeria Ugazio bridges this gap by examining phobias, obsessive-compulsions, eating disorders, and depression in the context of the family, using an intersubjective approach to personality. Her concept of “semantic polarities” gives a groundbreaking perspective to the construction of meaning in the family and other interpersonal contexts. At no point is theory left in the wasteland of abstraction. The concreteness of the many case studies recounted, and examples taken from well-known novels, will allow readers to immediately connect the topics discussed with their own experience.
semiautomatic (Wesleyan Poetry Series)
by Evie ShockleyWinner of Hurston/Wright Foundation's Legacy Award for Poetry, given by the Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation, 2018Art can't shield our bodies or stabilize the earth's climate, but Evie Shockley's semiautomatic insists that it can feed the spirit and reawaken the imagination. The volume responds primarily to the twenty-first century's inescapable evidence of the terms of black life—not so much new as newly visible. The poems trace a whole web of connections between the kinds of violence that affect people across the racial, ethnic, gender, class, sexual, national, and linguistic boundaries that do and do not divide us. How do we protect our humanity, our ability to feel deeply and think freely, in the face of a seemingly endless onslaught of physical, social, and environmental abuses? Where do we find language to describe, process, and check the attacks and injuries we see and suffer? What actions can break us out of the soul-numbing cycle of emotions, moving through outrage, mourning, and despair, again and again? In poems that span fragment to narrative and quiz to constraint, from procedure to prose and sequence to song, semiautomatic culls past and present for guides to a hoped-for future.
Semiprecious
by D. Anne LoveIt's the middle of summer in Mirabeau, Texas, but already Garnet Hubbard looks forward to fall -- to entering seventh grade and becoming a teenager at last. With Opal, her beautiful and popular fourteen-year-old sister, as her guide, Garnet is sure to have a great year. But everything changes when their mother, Melanie, packs them up and heads for Nashville, determined to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a country singer. Almost before they know it, Melanie drops the girls at her sister's house in Oklahoma, assuring them she'll be back just as soon as she's settled in Tennessee. But when a few days turn into a few weeks and beyond, with no Melanie in sight, the girls begin to realize what has happened. While Opal soon becomes one of the most popular girls in school, her younger sister struggles. For Garnet, getting used to her new life means trying to figure out how to have pride in herself when it seems she has little to offer the world and the odds are stacked against her. With only each other to lean on, Melanie's "precious gems" must learn to live with the hand they've been dealt and to accept the changing face of their family. Set in the early 1960s and beautifully told by D. Anne Love, Semiprecious is a powerful, poignant, and often funny coming-of-age novel that will stay with readers long after the turn of the final page.