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Book SynopsisBuild teen self-esteem and communication skills with 150 simple, effective therapy gamesPlanning thoughtful and productive therapy activities for teens doesn''t have to be a complex challenge or require a lot of specialized resources. Therapy Games for Teens makes it easier to reach them, with 150 games based in recreation therapy that help teens cope with stress, bullying, grief, anxiety, depression, and more.These fun and inclusive therapy games are designed specifically with teens in mind. Step-by-step instructions show you how to guide them as they practice everything from labeling their own emotions to creative ways of venting frustration, with techniques that incorporate mindfulness and self-reflection. Give teens the tools to navigate life''s challenges effectively, so they can grow up into confident, self-aware adults.Therapy Games for Teens helps: Put teens in controlDesigned for both groups and individuals, these therapy games use self-exploration and creative expression to help teens let their guard down and learn valuable coping skills. Discussion questionsEach activity includes tips, talking points, and open-ended questions to help teens put what they learned into perspective and apply it to their lives. Practical and doableThe therapy games use simple materials like pencils, paper, dry-erase boards, and tape so there''s no need for expensive or specialized tools. Help teens arm themselves with skills to manage their emotions and step into their potential.

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Book SynopsisAdd variety to your child''s bedtime routine with the latest book from the author of The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, the global bestseller that parents have been raving about! Features all-new child-tested, parent-approved techniques to reclaim bedtime and provide a sweet and tender end to each day.Your child joins Ellen the Elephant on a journey through a magical forest that leads to sleep. Along the way, children meet different fantastical characters and have calming experiences that will help your child to relax and slip into slumber quickly. The story works perfectly for either naptime or bedtime.Children will love switching between stories about both Roger the Rabbit (The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep) and Ellen the Elephant (The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep), and parents will appreciate the diverse ways each character will help their loved ones fall asleep quickly and easily. Includes never-before-seen mate

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Book SynopsisLearn Life-Span Development YOUR Way with HDEV! HDEV's easy-reference, textbook presents course content through visually engaging chapters. With the textbook or on its own, HDEV MindTap allows you to learn on your terms. Read or listen to textbooks and study with the aid of instructor notifications, flashcards and practice quizzes. Track your scores and stay motivated toward your goals. Whether you have more work to do or are ahead of the curve, you'll know where you need to focus your efforts. And the MindTap Green Dot will charge your confidence along the way. When it's time to study, everything you've flagged or noted can be gathered into a guide you can organize.Table of Contents1. History, Theories, and Methods. 2. Heredity and Prenatal Development. 3. Birth and the Newborn Baby: In the New World. 4. Infancy: Physical Development. 5. Infancy: Cognitive Development. 6. Infancy: Social and Emotional Development. 7. Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development. 8. Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Development. 9. Middle Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development. 10. Middle Childhood: Social and Emotional Development. 11. Adolescence: Physical and Cognitive Development. 12. Adolescence: Social and Emotional Development. 13. Early Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development. 14. Early Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development. 15. Middle Adulthood: Physical and Cognitive Development. 16. Middle Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development. 17. Late Adulthood: Physical and Emotional Development. 18. Late Adulthood: Social and Emotional Development. 19. Life's Final Chapter.

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Book SynopsisJohn Bowlby (1907 - 1990) was educated at the University of Cambridge and University College Hospital, London. After qualifying in medicine, he specialised in child psychiatry and psychoanalysis. In 1946 he joined the staff of the Tavistock Clinic where his research and influential publications contributed to far-reaching changes in the ways children are treated and to radical new thinking about the social and emotional development of human beings. He held honorary degrees from the Universities of Cambridge and Leicester and received awards from professional and scientific bodies, including the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the British Paediatric Association, the American Psychological Association and the New York Academy of Medicine.Trade ReviewThe publication of Attachment and Loss will prove a turning-point in the history of psychoanalysis and psychology generally * Times Literary Supplement *It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of Dr Bowlby's work... In practical terms, his ideas have modified and will continue to influence the rearing of children and the treatment of those who are disturbed. In theoretical terms, his contributions have given psychoanalysis a shot in the arm and a biological perspective that was sadly lacking -- Anthony Storr * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisA revolutionary new parenting method by the New York Times bestselling author of The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. We parents are plagued with doubt. In an ever-changing world our children must adapt constantly to the demands of the modern world - and we as parents do too. With social media pressures, generational expectations, and a mental health crisis sweeping the younger generation, parenting can be a challenging and uncertain journey through uncharted territory.Dr Shefali, a therapist who has worked with thousands of parents - and is a parent herself - is here to provide a helping hand. Empowering parents with her revolutionary conscious parenting method, The Parenting Map will lead you on an exciting path of growth, helping you to disrupt unhealthy belief patterns and overcome deeply ingrained fears so you can find an authentic connection between yourself and your children.Following a step-by-step plan to navigate everyday chalTrade ReviewDr. Shefali has yet again gifted us with a paradigm shifting book of empowerment. This step-by-step guide is for all those who are ready to truly understand the journey of self-aware parenting. -- Dr. Nicole LePera, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Do the WorkBreak free from the destructive patterns of your past. For parents with kids of all ages, The Parenting Map is the solution-oriented guide you have been looking for to raise independent, authentic, and happy children. -- Gabby Bernstein, New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your BackRaising children in our crazy world has never been harder. Dr. Shefali's classic The Conscious Parent was a game changer that introduced me to the idea of intentional and self-aware parenting. And with The Parenting Map, she has done what seemed impossible, she's given us the playbook! This is the book you have been looking for to raise independent, authentic, and happy children. -- Eva Longoria BastonThe Parenting Map is a must-have for all stages of the parenting journey. It offers insight on self-aware parenting, which teaches us that when we heal ourselves, we become our children's best possible caretakers and champions. We can all use these gentle tools to be the engaged, empathetic parents our children need. -- Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, mother, New York Times bestselling author, and advocateIn this essential work, Dr. Shefali shares the wisdom of her generous heart and deep insights gleaned from decades of clinical experience. The result is an easy-to-follow, illuminating, and eminently practical guide to making conscious parenting an everyday reality for our children and ourselves." -- Gabor Maté, M.D, New York Times bestselling author of The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture

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Book SynopsisRecommended by Toe by Toe''This is by far the best resource I have found as the parent of two dyslexic children. Out of all the documentaries, websites, seminars, podcasts and of course other books I have studied trying to educate myself on how best to support my little ladies, this provides the most relevant and necessary information in the clearest format. It has been great sharing snippets of the book with the girls, especially the view points of other people with dyslexia. Thank you for a great book!'' - Amazon reviewThis book will empower parents by giving them the tools and strategies to deal with dyslexia, making them confident and knowledgeable in the process.It offers:- a guidebook that is visually appealing, including bullet points, illustrations and short chapters, making it an easy to follow reference book for the busy (and often dyslexic) parent;- practical and emotional support at home from primary to seconTrade ReviewProbably the very best place to go if you need accessible, user-friendly information, and a whole plethora of sound, practical guidance about how to help a child with dyslexia, is Sascha's fascinating and insightful book * Sunday Independent (Ireland) *This book has been enlightening and a complete game-changer for my understanding of dyslexia. The structure and visual presentations make it an easy and informative and enjoyable read. It should be book of the year in my opinion. Thank you, Sascha Roos. I really struggled understanding my son's educational assessment report and this book has helped me understand the report in an empowering way. I am so grateful -- Sinead EnglishI was so excited to read At Home with Dyslexia. It felt a little bit like coming home! As the parent of a dyslexic 11 year old, this book is an excellent source of information, written jargon free and very informative. The comments from parents and children will resonate with you. It is a new road and a new journey. I am daunted but hungry for information, and I am thoroughly enjoying At Home with Dyslexia -- Sharon DevineAt Home with Dyslexia helps parents to support their child with dyslexia by providing many evidence-based recommendations and presenting it in an accessible and easy to follow format. It details some of the most common problem areas for all ages: reading, spelling, and writing, as well as some of the associated difficulties commonly present in dyslexia: working memory, study skills and organisation. Not forgetting the impact that dyslexia has on self-esteem and confidence. This book also discusses this, as well as some simple but effective ways to support and advocate for your child through the education system. A useful guide that can be dipped in and out of when needed and also a useful accompaniment to an educational psychology assessment report -- Dyslexia Association of IrelandThis is by far the best resource I have found as the parent of two dyslexic children. Out of all the documentaries, websites, seminars, podcasts and of course other books I have studied trying to educate myself on how best to support my little ladies this provides the most relevant and necessary information in the clearest format. It has been great sharing snippets of the book with the girls, especially the view points of other people with dyslexia. Thank you for a great book! -- Amazon review[The] focus on home makes the book unique, as most dyslexia books focus on school . . . An essential read * The Dyslexic Library *

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a short and accessible introduction to how we use gesture in communication. Gestures are those actions made with the human body that accompany spoken or signed language; they are found in every human community that has language, but are far more heavily context dependent than the linguistic elements of communication. In this book, Lauren Gawne explores the different categories of gesture, showing that their use varies across cultures and languages, and even across specific interactions. Further chapters cover the acquisition of gesture, where it lives in the brain, and its role in both the origins of language and the future of communication. Written in an engaging style and compact format, and suitable for readers for all backgrounds, the book demonstrates the importance of gesture in understanding how we communicate.

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Book SynopsisMany of us experience pain in our childhoods, and young people face trauma all over the world. How is it possible to recover? Do those abused always go on to hurt others? This incredible bestseller has overturned the way we view trauma, by showing how the extraordinary power of resilience can heal damaged lives. Renowned psychoanalyst Boris Cyrulnik has dealt with many young victims of distress and he relates stories of children who have been abused, orphaned, fought in wars and escaped genocide, yet who have not only survived, but grown in the face of adversity. By the way we deal with our memories and emotions, he shows, we can reshape our lives and transform pain into something stronger - just as a grain of sand in an oyster becomes a pearl. Resilience is not just about resisting; it is about learning to live. This life-changing book points the way towards hope and happiness.

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Book SynopsisNow in its fifth edition, this definitive guide to counselling adolescents has introduced thousands of trainees and practitioners to the theory, principles, skills and techniques of proactively counselling this client group. With over 4 hours of online resources, this multi-disciplinary book uses case studies and examples to demonstrate how a diversity of needs requires a diversity of approaches and skills through a variety of settings. It is essential reading for trainees and practitioners in counselling, social work, the allied health professions and education. Table of ContentsPart I: Understanding the young person 1. The nature of adolescence 2. The influence of childhood experiences 3. Young people’s environments 4. The development of mental health problems Part II: Counselling Young People and the Proactive Approach 5. Making counselling relevant for young people 6. Theoretical Foundations for a Proactive Approach 7. Promoting change in young people Part III: A Proactive Process for Counselling Young People 8. The primary counselling functions 9. Proactive counselling in action 10. Counselling micro-skills 11. Symbolic strategies 12. Creative strategies 13. Behavioural and cognitive behavioural strategies 14. Psycho-educational strategies 15. Mindfulness Strategies 16. The use of technology when counselling young people Part IV: Proactive counselling in practice 17. Professional and ethical issues 18. Case studies

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Book SynopsisGiven the range of possibilities open to women today, what futures do adolescent girls dream of and pursue? And how do social class and race play into their trajectories? In asking young women about their aspirations in three areasschool, work, and familyBest Laid Plansdemonstrates how future plans are framed by notions of gendered responsibilities and abilities. Through her examination of the lives of poor, working-class, and middle-class Black and White young women as they navigate the transition to adulthood, sociologist Jessica Halliday Hardie defines anew what it means for young women to come of age. In particular, Hardie shows how social capital, either possessed or lacked, is not simply a resource for planning for the future but a structure whose form and function varies by social class and race. As these inequalities persist into adulthood, high aspirations, social capital, and careful planning bolster some young women while hindering others. Drawing on qualitative data fromTrade Review"Well-written and with a compelling research design, the book would do well in undergraduate as well as graduate classes on inequality, youth, and education." * Social Forces *"A significant intervention." * Anthropology Book Forum *Table of ContentsContents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction Part I Reconsidering Aspirations 1. High School Girls’ Plans 2. Anticipating a Packaged Future 3. Hoping for a Repackaged Future Part II Traversing the Transition to Adulthood 4. Dreams Unfurled 5. On Track 6. Holding On 7. Navigating Rough Seas Conclusion: Beyond Planfulness Appendix: Methodology Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisDenise Boyd received her Ed.D. in educational psychology from the University of Houston and has been a psychology instructor in the Houston Community College System since 1988. From 1995 until 1998, she chaired the psychology, sociology, and anthropology department at Houston Community CollegeCentral. She has coauthored multiple Pearson texts: with Helen Bee, Lifespan Development (Sixth Edition) and The Growing Child (First Edition); and with Genevieve Stevens, Current Readings in Lifespan Development . A licensed psychologist, she has presented a number of papers at professional meetings, reporting research in child, adolescent, and adult development. She has also presented workshops for teachers whose students range from preschool to college.Table of Contents Part I: Introduction Chapter 1: Basic Issues in the Study of Development Part II: The Beginnings of Life Chapter 2: Prenatal Development Chapter 3: Birth and Early Infancy Part III: The Physical Child Chapter 4: Physical Development Chapter 5: Perceptual Development Part IV: The Thinking Child Chapter 6: Cognitive Development I: Structure and Process Chapter 7: Cognitive Development II: Individual Differences in Cognitive Abilities Chapter 8: The Development of Language Part V: The Social Child Chapter 9: Personality Development: Alternative Views Chapter 10: Concepts of Self, Gender, and Sex Roles Chapter 11: The Development of Social Relationships Chapter 12: Thinking about Relationships: Social-Cognitive and Moral Development Part VI: The Whole Child Chapter 13: The Ecology of Development: The Child within the Family System Chapter 14: Beyond the Family: The Impact of the Broader Culture Chapter 15: Atypical Development Epilogue: Putting It All Together: The Developing Child

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Book SynopsisFrom accredited child psychologist, Dr Alison McClymont, comes a book that bridges the gap between complex psychology and straightforward parenting advice.No parent can guard against everything but parental knowledge is power when it comes to the emotional development of your child, setting the solid foundation for every life interaction thereafter. Rooted in the latest science and explained very simply, this is a pioneering and accessible book that is a must-have guide for all parents who want to raise emotionally resilient children and teach them how to have a health relationship with their emotions.In How to Help Your Child Cope With Anything, Dr Alison McClymont delivers deep wisdom and unrivalled insights, drawing on revolutionary research and her extensive experience working directly with thousands of children. This book, packed with actionable takeaways and guide activities, will help you and your child to navigate experiences of bullying, grief,

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Book SynopsisAn interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the best-selling titles Don't Worry, Be Happy: A Child's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and My Feelings and Me - A Child's Guide to Understanding EmotionsDoes your child get easily upset, angry, or too excited around Christmas?Perhaps they find it quite difficult to calm down in the lead-up to the big day?Do they seem out of control of their feelings?These could all be signs that your child is feeling overwhelmed by big emotions.This practical guide combines proven cognitive behavioural therapy methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child cope with big feelings around Christmas time. It's aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child's emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.Your child will be guided, with the help of Dash - a friendly and supportive character they can identify with - through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

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Book SynopsisThis complete guide to LEGO® Therapy contains everything you need to know in order to set up and run a LEGO® Club for children with autism spectrum disorders or related social communication difficulties and anxiety conditions.By providing a joint interest and goal, LEGO® building can become a medium for social development such as sharing, turn-taking, making eye-contact, and following social rules. This book outlines the theory and research base of the approach and gives advice on all practical considerations including space, the physical layout of the room and choosing and maintaining materials, as well as strategies for managing behaviour, further skill development, and how to assess progress.Written by the pioneer of the approach alongside those who helped form it through their research and evaluation, this evidence-based manual is essential reading for professionals working with autism who are interested in running a LEGO® Club or learning more about the therapy.Trade ReviewThe best kind of therapy is when it's so much fun that the child doesn't know it's happening. LEGO®-Based Therapy fits that bill. The authors have left no stone unturned in developing a systematic social intervention. They provide a comprehensive, step-by-step program with documented improvements in social competence. -- Lynn Koegel, PhD, Clinical Director, Koegel Autism Center, University of California, Santa Barbara, CAEveryone loves LEGO® - including children on the autism spectrum. But did you know that through playing with LEGO® in a social setting you can draw out autistic children's hidden ability to cooperate with others? Here is a practical guide to making players come together and create together by the sheer magic of LEGO®. -- Professor Uta Frith, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College LondonA marvellous book that focuses on using a frequent interest as a way of access. It will be of interest to parents and educators alike. -- Fred R. Volkmar, MD, Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Psychology, and Director, Yale University Child Study Center, New Haven, CTLEGO® pieces can be used to construct models, but can also be used to construct social skills. LEGO®-based Clubs will become increasingly popular with children who have an Autism Spectrum Condition as an enjoyable social activity that is actually therapeutic. -- Tony Attwood, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Minds & Hearts Clinic, Australia, and author of The Complete Guide to Asperger's SyndromeThe book on LEGO-Based Therapy defines a particular therapeutic approach. It is a 'social development programme' according to its authors, and its aim is to provide a social development intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs). It is a 'collaborative therapy in which children work together to build LEGO models'... LEGO-Based Therapy teaches turn taking, sharing, making eye contact when needed and social rules adherence (using greetings)...Children are encouraged to swap roles and tasks and engage in intelligent conflict resolution and social problem solving with very little adult intervention. -- Action for AspergersIt goes on to give guidance on how to set up a group, the day to day running and resources, how to assess pupils suitability, assessing progress as well as the environment. The book contains templates to use to support your LEGO® groups as well as great tips... I found the book incredibly useful and more accessible than the LEGO® therapy manual. As county trainer it is a book I regularly recommend to all the schools I support in setting up LEGO® based interventions as their go to guide. -- Nicki Jennings, County Trainer * SEBDA (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) *This book is primarily a manual for thosewishing to set up a LEGO-based club withcomprehensive information and resources foreach step. It also details research regardingLEGO building as a useful medium for socialdevelopment... This book also makes interesting reading foranyone concerned with building socialcompetence in children with autism and relatedconditions since it clearly demonstrates, boththrough research and anecdotal accounts, waysin which this can be achieved... -- Gemma Roxanne West, Student Play Therapist * BAPT - Play Therapy *LEGO®-Based Therapy is a social development intervention for children with autism. It has been specifically designed to focus on these children's strengths in a social context and to make learning fun. This well-researched book is for professionals working with children on the autism spectrum or any child who needs to improve their social communication skills... The basic idea is that children work together in a group to put lego sets together. This encourages skill such as social communication, social support, social problem solving and conflict resolution skills... The authors have outlined effective strategies to do this, and highlighted some ineffective ones to avoid. -- Sarah Combe, teacher and Senco * Special Children *This is the long awaited manual, which clearly outlines the delivery and rationale for the use of LEGO®-Based Therapy to support pupils with autism spectrum disorders or related conditions in developing their social interaction skills. written by the pioneer of the approach, Dr. Daniel B LeGoff... the authors ... offer advice on the selection and storage of materials..., positive behaviour management... the book will prove to be an invaluable guide to practitioners, ranging from child, clinical and educational psychologists to teachers, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists who wish to set up their own LEGO®-Based Therapy. -- Miranda Andras, specialist teacher for children with autism spectrum conditions * GAP - Good Autism Practice *Table of Contents1. Introduction. 1.1. The Development of LEGO® Therapy. 1.2. Group Therapy: The LEGO® Club. 2. Implementing LEGO® Therapy. 2.1. General Principles. 2.1.1. What is LEGO® Therapy? 2.1.2. Who is LEGO® Therapy for? 2.1.3. What qualifications do you need to run LEGO® Therapy groups? 2.1.4. The main principles of LEGO® Therapy. 3. LEGO® therapy levels of intervention. 3.1. Level One – Individual Therapy. 3.1.1. Pivotal Skills. 3.1.2. Therapeutic Activities for Building Pivotal Skills. 3.1.3. Building Skills. 3.2. Level Two – Collaborative Building with One Peer. 3.2.1. Collaborative Set Building. 3.2.2. Collaborative Freestyle. 3.3. Level Three – Collaborative Building with Two Peers. 3.3.1. Set Building. 3.3.2. Freestyle Building. 3.4. Level Four – Social Communication. 3.4.1. Individual Therapy. 3.4.2. 'Check-in'. 4. Structure of a LEGO® Therapy Group Session. 4.1. Initial greeting. 4.2. Group review and discussion. 4.3. Role and task assignment. 4.4. Group-based semi-structured activities. 4.5. Less structured, creative time. 4.6. Clean-up time. 4.7. Farewell and parent review. 4.8. Planning and evaluating the sessions. 5. Effective and Ineffective Procedures in LEGO® Therapy. 6. Behavior Management and Rewards. 6.1. LEGO® Club Rules. 6.2. LEGO® Points. 6.3. Use of Time-Out. 6.4. “Rules of Cool”. 6.5. The LEGO® Club Level System. 6.6. LEGO® Levels. 6.6.1. LEGO Helper. 6.6.2. LEGO Builder. 6.6.3. LEGO Creator. 6.6.4. LEGO Master. 6.6.5. LEGO Genius. 7. Setting up your own LEGO® therapy groups. 7.1. The Permanent LEGO® Room. 7.1.1. Physical Layout. 7.1.2. Establishing the Structure. 7.2. Temporary Set-Up. 7.3. Portable Materials. 8. Specific Materials and Arrangements. 8.1. Choosing Materials: sets with instructions. 8.2. Choosing Materials: freestyle LEGO®. 8.3. Maintaining Materials. 9. Assessment Procedures. 9.1. Initial Assessment. 9.1.1. Initial Interview. 9.1.1.1. Building a small set. 9.1.1.2. Free-style building. 9.2. Initial Observation in Natural Setting.9.3. Follow-Up Assessments. 9.4. Termination/Graduation. 10. Conclusion. References. Appendix A. LEGO® Therapy Intake Assessment. Appendix B. Structured Observation. Appendix C. Lego Therapy Log and Session Plan and Evaluation.

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Book SynopsisHow can you help your child control their temper and express their frustrations in a more acceptable manner? Trusted professionals provide an overview of the daily attitude of children in different age groups and inlcudes tried and tested tips and recommendations for parents on how to help children manage and overcome extreme emotions.

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Book SynopsisDr Treisman's deck of 70 cards offers creative ways to help develop self-esteem, strengths and resilience.Suitable for use with all ages - from children aged 6+ to adults - and for one-to-one, group or team settings, the cards provide an approachable way to explore wishes, hopes, dreams, identity and much more. The pack is organized into three different card types: 1) illustrated strengths cards; 2) strengths-based sentence completion cards; and 3) fun activities. Together, they provide an easy way to engage in self-reflection, whether through inspiring conversations or a more structured activity.The deck is accompanied by a helpful booklet which explains the many ways in which the pack can be used - from the simple to the inspiring and creative.

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Book SynopsisAs Bowlby himself points out in his introduction to this seminal childcare book, to be a successful parent means a lot of very hard work. Giving time and attention to children means sacrificing other interests and activities, but for many people today these are unwelcome truths. Bowlbyâs work showed that the early interactions between infant and caregiver have a profound impact on an infant's social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Controversial yet powerfully influential to this day, this classic collection of Bowlbyâs lectures offers important guidelines for child rearing based on the crucial role of early relationships.Trade Review'One of the most influential forces in child psychiatry and psychology, Dr. Bowlby challenged basic tenets of psychoanalysis and pioneered methods of investigating the emotional life of children.' - The New York TimesTable of ContentsHolmes, Preface to the Routledge Classics Edition. Preface. Caring for Children. The Origins of Attachment Theory. Psychoanalysis as Art and Science. Psychoanalysis as a Natural Science. Violence in the Family. On Knowing What You Are Not Supposed To Know and Feeling What You Are Not Supposed To Feel. The Role of Attachment in Personality and Development. Attachment, Communication, and the Therapeutic Process.

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Book Synopsis10 minutes is all you need to improve your body image. Tacking body distortion, social media comparisons and diet culture, this book suggests easy lifestyle changes, quick mindfulness practices, and micro-steps towards body confidence. The bitesize information and CBT and ACT exercises will help you to plan and carry out changes in your day to day.

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Book SynopsisLooking at the ways humans perceive, interpret, remember, and interact with events occurring in space, this book focuses on two aspects of spatial cognition: How does spatial cognition develop? What is the relation between spatial cognition and the brain? This book offers a unique opportunity to share the combined efforts of scientists from varied disciplines, including cognitive and developmental psychology, neuropsychology, behavioral neurology, and neurobiology in the process of interacting and exchanging ideas. Based on a conference held at the Neuroscience Conference Center of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, this book explores current scientific trends seeking a biological basis for understanding the relationships among brain, mind, and behavior.Trade Review"...the editors are to be commended for successfully bringing together several very different lines of research on spatial cognition. The diversity of subjects should appeal to a wide audience of readers."—Child Development Abstracts and BibliographyTable of ContentsContents: Preface. Foreword. Part I: Spatial Cognition in Adults: Introduction.L. Morrow, G. Ratcliff, The Neuropsychology of Spatial Cognition. M.J. Farah, The Neuropsychology of Mental Imagery. R.A. Andersen, The Neurobiological Basis of Spatial Cognition: Role of the Parietal Lobe. R.N. Shepard, The Role of Transformations in Spatial Cognition. M. Kritchevsky, The Elementary Spatial Functions of the Brain. Part II: The Development of Spatial Cognition: Introduction.H.L. Pick, Jr., Perceptual Aspects of Spatial Cognitive Development. L. Acredolo, Infant Mobility and Spatial Development. L.S. Liben, Conceptual Issues in the Development of Spatial Cognition. J.R. Johnston, Children's Verbal Representation of Spatial Location. A. Nicolopoulou, Interrelation of Logical and Spatial Knowledge in Preschoolers. D. Wolf, Drawing the Boundary: The Development of Distinct Systems for Spatial Representation in Young Children. Part III: Effects of Different Early Experiences: Introduction.J. Stiles-Davis, Spatial Dysfunctions in Young Children With Right Cerebral Hemisphere Injury. U. Bellugi, H. Sabo, J. Vaid, Spatial Deficits in Children With Williams Syndrome. L.A. Petitto, U. Bellugi, Spatial Cognition and Brain Organization: Clues From the Acquisition of a Language in Space. H.J. Neville, Cerebral Organization for Spatial Attention. B. Landau, The Construction and Use of Spatial Knowledge in Blind and Sighted Children. S.F. Witelson, J.A. Swallow, Neuropsychological Study of the Development of Spatial Cognition. Part IV: Discussions: Introduction.S. Zola-Morgan, M. Kritchevsky, Spatial Cognition in Adults. J.M. Mandler, The Development of Spatial Cognition: On Topological and Euclidean Representation. D. Lillo-Martin, P. Tallal, Effects of Different Early Experiences.

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Book SynopsisThis volume, a collection of papers resulting from a conference sponsored by the Max Planck Society, presents an overview of past research on memory development, possible applications of this research, and new ideas for future areas of study. The role of cognitive components in the development of memory performance and the social and motivational contexts of memory development are described. Includes various theoretical approaches explaining memory development across the life span. Memory Development: Universal Changes and Individual Differences is of interest to researchers, undergraduates and graduate students in developmental psychology, educational psychology and technology, and experimental psychology.Trade Review"...extremely stimulating....a thought-provoking and enjoyable collection, and one that stands apart from other recent edited volumes in memory development by virtue of its breadth and the impressive amount of previously-unpublished material it presents."—Child Development Abstracts & BibliographyTable of ContentsContents: Preface. Part I: The Development of Memory Strategies.H.M. Wellman, The Early Development of Memory Strategies. P.A. Ornstein, L. Baker-Ward, M.J. Naus, The Development of Mnemonic Skill. A. Flammer, R. L thi, Strategies in Selective Recall. Part II: Metamemory: Problems of Strategy Generalization and Strategy Training.J.G. Borkowski, M. Milstead, C. Hale, Components of Children's Metamemory: Implication for Strategy Generalization. M. Pressley, D. Forrest-Pressley, D.J. Elliot-Faust, What is Strategy Instructional Enrichment and How to Study It: Illustration from Research on Children's Prose Memory and Comprehension. F.P. B chel, Training of Memory Strategies With Adolescents and Adults in Vocational Schools. Part III: Knowledge Structure and Memory Development.K. Nelson, J. Hudson, Scripts and Memory: Functional Relationships in Development. M.T.H. Chi, Children's Lack of Access and Knowledge Reorganization: An Example from the Concept of Animism. G. Denhiere, Story Comprehension and Memorization By Children: The Role of Input-, Conservation, and Output Processes. Part IV: Social and Motivational Concepts of Memory Development.S. Paris, Motivated Remembering. S.J. Ceci, U. Bronfenbrunner, J.G. Baker, Memory in Context: The Case of Prospective Remembering. F. Verdonik, Reconsidering the Context of Remembering: The Need for a Social Description of Memory Processes and Their Development. Part V: Theoretical Approaches of Universal Changes and Individual Differences in Memory Development Across the Life Span.W. Hussy, A.V. Eye, On Cognitive Operators in Information Processing and Their Effects on Short-Term Memory Performance in Different Age Groups. R.A. Dixon, C.H. Hertzog, A Functional Approach to Memory and Metamemory Development in Adulthood. M. Knopf, J. K rkel, W. Schneider, F.E. Weinert, Human Memory as a Faculty Versus Human Memory as a Set of Specific Abilities: Evidence from a Life-Span Approach. M. Perlmutter, Research on Memory and Its Development: Past, Present, and Future.

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Book SynopsisPrevention and developmental sciences have many complementary goals and much to gain by collaboration. With random assignment to conditions and long-term multivariate follow-up of individuals across significant years in the life span, fundamental basic and applied research questions can now be addressed using new statistical methods. This special issue includes four empirical papers that used growth modeling techniques (hierarchical linear modeling, latent growth curve analyses) to examine direct and indirect effects of theory-based, longitudinal prevention experiments on developmental trajectories of children''s and adolescents'' substance use, delinquency, and school bonding.Table of ContentsVolume 5, Number 4, 2001Contents: J.L. Maggs, J. Schulenberg, Editors' Introduction: Prevention as Altering the Course of Development and the Complementary Purposes of Developmental and Prevention Sciences. F. Vitaro, M. Brendgen, R.E. Tremblay, Preventive Intervention: Assessing Its Effects on the Trajectories of Delinquency and Testing for Mediational Processes. F. Poulin, T.J. Dishion, B Burraston, 3-Year Iatrogenic Effects Associated With Aggregating High-Risk Adolescents in Cognitive-Behavioral Preventive Interventions. J.D. Hawkins, J. Guo, K.G. Hill, S. Battin-Pearson, R.D. Abbott, Long-Tern Effects of the Seattle Social Development Intervention on School Bonding Trajectories. J. Schulenberg, J.L. Maggs, Moving Targets: Modeling Developmental Trajectories of Adolescent Alcohol Misuse, Individual and Peer Risk Factors, and Intervention Effects. R.M. Lerner, Promoting Promotion in the Development of Prevention Science.

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Book SynopsisThis is a very unusual book. It brings to the English speaking reader a masterpiece written some 50 years ago by one of the greatest minds of the 20th century--Nicholai Aleksandrovich Bernstein--considered the founder of many contemporary fields of science such as biomechanics, motor control, and physiology of activity. Divided into two parts, this volume''s first section is a translation of the Russian book On Dexterity and Its Development. It presents, in a very reader-friendly style, Bernstein''s major ideas related to the development and control of voluntary movements in general, and to the notion of dexterity, in particular. Although very few scientific works remain interesting to the reader 50 years after they were written, this volume--now available for the first time in English--is a rare exception to this rule. His ideas are certainly not obsolete. Actually, we are just starting to grasp the depth and breadth of his thinking, especially his analysis of the complex notioTrade Review"As Bernstein originally intended, the present volume possesses the necessary breadth and depth to appeal to movement scientists of many levels, backgrounds, and disciplines....Texts such as Bernstein's provide a welcome antidote to the growing tendency toward specialization and fragmentation that bothers present-day movement science."—Contemporary Psychology"This excellent book, about how movement is developed and controlled, is easy to understand and is a very practical work for biomechanics, kinesiologists, therapists, physiologists, and especially motor behaviorists. [It] presents movement control and development in practical, realistic contexts and provides excellent examples with supporting figures....should be seriously considered by all interested in human movement control. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals."—CHOICETable of ContentsContents: Preface. N.A. Bernstein, Part I: On Dexterity and Its Development. Introduction. What Is Dexterity? On Motor Control. On the Origin of Movements. On the Construction of Movements. Levels of Construction of Movements. On Exercise and Motor Skill. Dexterity and Its Features. From the Author. Part II: Commentaries.I.M. Feigenberg, L.P. Latash, N.A. Bernstein: The Reformer of Neuroscience. M.L. Latash, The Bernstein Problem: How Does the Central Nervous System Make Its Choices? G.J. van Ingen Schenau, A.J. van Soest, On the Biomechanical Basis of Dexterity. M.T. Turvey, C. Carello, Dynamics of Bernstein's Level of Synergies. P.J. Beek, A.A.M. van Santvoord, Dexterity in Cascade Juggling. K.M. Newell, Change in Movement and Skill: Learning, Retention, and Transfer. E.S. Reed, B. Bril, The Primacy of Action in Development.

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Book SynopsisLearn the techniques of compassion and how your can use them to tailor your parenting style for your child.

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Book SynopsisSince the 1970s, a great number of experimental and ethnomethodological studies have brought out the fact that social interaction influences cognitive development. However, two major questions remain: what is the true nature of this influence and what are the most relevant methods to catch it?The contributions of this Special Issue are in keeping with these concerns regarding more adequate methods to describe and analyze, within a same functional unit, at least three levels of comprehension of socio-cognitive phenomena: the individual’s cognitive functioning; the socio-cognitive functioning of the dyad or the small group; and finally, the way the first two elements are mediated by discursive activities.Table of ContentsC. Sorsana, Introduction. C. Sorsana, Peers' Verbal Interactions Specificity on Cognitive Development. V. Tartas, A.N. Perret-Clermont, Socio-cognitive Dynamics in Dyadic Interaction: How Do You Work Together to Solve Kohs Cubes? I. Olry-Louis, I. Soidet, Collaborative Writing Devices, Types of Cooperation, and Individual Acquisitions. J.P. Roux, An Interlocutory Analysis as a Methodological Approach in Studying Cognitivo-linguistic Mediations: Interest, Difficulties, Limits... A.Trognon, C. Sorsana, M. Batt, D. Longin, Peer Interaction and Problem Solving: One Example of a Logical-discursive Analysis of a Process of Joint Decision Making.

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Book SynopsisPersonal Hygiene? What's that Got to Do with Me? is a curriculum developed for students with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, learning and developmental disabilities, designed to help them understand how others perceive their appearance and the social implications of neglecting personal hygiene. Simple factual information is accompanied by humorous cartoons that emphasize how others view someone with poor hygiene. Step-by-step cartoons explain exactly what the student needs to do to ensure good hygiene. Quizzes and activity pages provide numerous opportunities for repetition and reinforcement of the key points. There are also hands-on activities to demonstrate why and how to perform various hygiene tasks. Several social stories are also provided, along with a set of worksheets that help students set up a daily schedule to allow time for completing necessary hygiene tasks.Trade ReviewThis small paperback book is really an excellent tool, not just with people on the spectrum, but with school-aged children in general. The points are clear, simple and comprehensive. The illustrations are priceless. The suggestions for demonstrations of hygiene topics are excellent. -- The MAAPPersonal Hygiene? What's that Got to Do with Me? can be used by educators, therapists and parents. This interactive curriculum involves the child and makes the concept of personal hygiene understandable and meaningful. The book teaches essential hygiene skills and creates habits and routines for a lifetime of good health. -- Autism Awareness Centre Inc.Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is Personal Hygiene? 1. Looking Clean, Smelling Clean. 2. Changing Bad Hair Days into Good Hair Days. 3. Clean Teeth, Great Smiles. 4. Taming Dragon Breath. 5. Having a hand People Want to Shake. 6. There's Hair Everywhere! 7. Putting Your Best Foot Forward. 8. Face Up to Teenage Skin.9. Good Bathroom Hygiene. Supplementary Material: Final Quiz, Activity Pages1-10, See For Yourself Activities, Personal Stories, Personal Hygiene Worksheets and Checklist, Having a Plan.

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Book SynopsisEthological attachment theory is a landmark of 20th century social and behavioral sciences theory and research. This new paradigm for understanding primary relationships across the lifespan evolved from John Bowlby’s critique of psychoanalytic drive theory and his own clinical observations, supplemented by his knowledge of fields as diverse as primate ethology, control systems theory, and cognitive psychology. By the time he had written the first volume of his classic Attachment and Loss trilogy, Mary D. Salter Ainsworth’s naturalistic observations in Uganda and Baltimore, and her theoretical and descriptive insights about maternal care and the secure base phenomenon had become integral to attachment theory. Patterns of Attachment reports the methods and key results of Ainsworth’s landmark Baltimore Longitudinal Study. Following upon her naturalistic home observations in Uganda, the Baltimore project yielded a wealth of enduring, benchmark results on the nature of the child’s tie to its primary caregiver and the importance of early experience. It also addressed a wide range of conceptual and methodological issues common to many developmental and longitudinal projects, especially issues of age appropriate assessment, quantifying behavior, and comprehending individual differences. In addition, Ainsworth and her students broke new ground, clarifying and defining new concepts, demonstrating the value of the ethological methods and insights about behavior.Today, as we enter the fourth generation of attachment study, we have a rich and growing catalogue of behavioral and narrative approaches to measuring attachment from infancy to adulthood. Each of them has roots in the Strange Situation and the secure base concept presented in Patterns of Attachment. It inclusion in the Psychology Press Classic Editions series reflects Patterns of Attachment’s continuing significance and insures its availability to new generations of students, researchers, and clinicians. Trade Review'There is still no better introduction to attachment theory and research than Patterns of Attachment.' – Jay Belsky, Robert M. and Natalie Reid Dorn Professor, Department of Human Ecology, University of California, Davis, USA'Patterns of Attachment is a landmark contribution to multiple scientific disciplines that revolutionized the understanding of the processes underlying attachment and continues to be one of the most important and influential scientific works of the past half-century.' – Dante Cicchetti, McKnight Presidential Chair, William Harris Professor, and Professor of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, Institute of Child Development, University of Minnesota, USA'Patterns of Attachment is one of the most important studies ever conducted by developmental scientists. Thanks to the Classic Editions series for keeping this classic work available and for the new preface and expanded appendices, which greatly enhance this already stunning work.' – L. Alan Sroufe, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, USA'Patterns of Attachment presents the ABCs of a truly generative developmental heuristics. It is rich with original methods and bold, testable conjectures. This makes it a classic of theoretical and observational progress in developmental science. This timely reissue will inspire new generations of developmental researchers to thoroughly interrogate and continuously adjust basic hypotheses of attachment theory.' – Marinus H. van IJzendoorn, Professor of Child and Family Studies, Leiden University and Professor of Human Development, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands'At last, this classic is again now widely available. For researchers new to attachment theory, this is an invaluable introduction. For researchers familiar with attachment, the new preface and the inclusion of the complete maternal sensitivity scales provide important historical context and contemporary updates.' – Marsha Weinraub, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Psychology and Chair, Psychology Department, Temple University, USA'The Baltimore Longitudinal Study changed the course of developmental psychology, and provided an important bridge from developmental to clinical research. The reissue of this classic reminds us of its historical significance and contemporary relevance.' – Charles H. Zeanah, Jr., M.D., Sellars-Polchow Professor of Psychiatry, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, and Vice-Chair for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Tulane University, USATable of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1. Theoretical Background Part II: Method 2. Procedures 3. Measures and Methods of Assessment Part III: Results 4. Descriptive Account of Behavior in Each Episode 5. Normative Trends across Episodes 6. An Examination of the Classificatory System: A Multiple Discriminate Function Analysis 7. Relationships between Infant Behavior in the Strange Situation and at Home 8. Relationships between Infant Behavior in the Strange Situation and Maternal Behavior at Home 9. A Review of Strange-Situation Studies of One-Year-Olds 10. A Review of Strange-Situation Studies of Two- to Four-Year-Olds 11. The Effects of Repetition of the Strange Situation 12. Subgroups and Their Usefulness Part IV: Discussion 13. Discussion of Normative Issues 14. Individual Differences: In Light of Contrasting Paradigms 15. An Interpretation of Individual Differences Appendix I: Instructions to Mother Appendix II: Instructions for Coding and Tabulating Frequency of Behaviors Appendix III: Scoring System for Interactive Behaviors Appendix IV: Maternal Caregiving and Interaction Scales Appendix V: Secure Base Behavior At Home Appendix VI: Supplementary Statistical Findings

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Book SynopsisExcellent reading for parents of newborns, infants, toddlers, as well as paediatricians and professionals dealing with infants. Topics covered such as breastfeeding, crib safety, attachment objects, continued problems with night time waking and naps, guilt over sleep training.

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Book Synopsis* A representative and authoritative 'state of the art' account of human development from conception to adolescence. * Written at an easy-to-comprehend level by an international team of respected researchers, conveying their knowledge with enthusiasm and skill.Table of ContentsList of Contributors xxi Preface to Third Edition xxiii Part I Introduction 1 1 The Scope and Methods of Developmental Psychology 3 Alan Slater, Scott P. Johnson and Darwin Muir 2 Theories and Issues in Child Development 41 Scott P. Johnson, Alan Slater and Ian Hocking 3 The Nature–Nurture Debate 79 Alan Slater Part II Infancy 107 4 Prenatal Development 109 Christine Moon and William P. Fifer 5 Perception, Knowledge and Action in Infancy 143 J. Gavin Bremner, Kirsty Dunn and Diana S.Y. Tham 6 Emotional Development and Attachment Relationships 183 Elizabeth Meins 7 Early Social Interactions with People and Objects 213 Cintia Rodríguez, Julia Benassi, Luisa Estrada, and Nicolás Alessandroni 8 The Development of Self and Gender 259 Wendy Lawrenson Part III Childhood 303 9 Cognitive Development 305 Margaret Anne Defeyter 10 The Development of Language 341 Heather M. Hill and Stan A. Kuczaj II 11 Acquiring a Theory of Mind 381 Peter Mitchell 12 Reading and Mathematics in Developmental Psychology 407 Peter Bryant 13 Memory Development and Eyewitness Testimony 439 Stephen J. Ceci, Stanka A. Fitneva, Cagla Aydin and Nadia Chernyak 14 Play and the Beginnings of Peer Relationships 477 Peter K. Smith 15 Prosocial Tendencies, Antisocial Behaviour and Moral Development in Childhood 511 Daniel Hart, Neeta Goel and Robert Atkins Part IV Adolescence 541 16 Cognitive Development in Adolescence 543 Kang Lee, Gizelle Anzures and Alejo Freire 17 Social Development 577 Tirza H.J. Van Noorden and William M. Bukowski Part V Practical Issues 611 18 Educational Implications 613 Alyson Davis and Naomi Winstone 19 Risk and Resilience in Development 645 Leslie Morrison Gutman and Eirini Flouri 20 Social Problems in Schools 683 Peter K. Smith and Julian Elliott 21 Atypical Development 715 Sarah Norgate Glossary 751 Names Index 785 Subject Index 805

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Book Synopsis''This book is Masterful, Evidence-based, Memorable, Operational, Readable, and the best book for You on memory.'' Professor John HattieTeacher Toolkit Guides transform the theory of education into practical ideas for your classroom. From Ross Morrison McGill, bestselling author of Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0, this book unpicks the research behind how learners retain and recall information. It provides evidence-based strategies for improving memory in the classroom. Cleverly designed with infographics, charts and diagrams, The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Memory provides clear, visual explanations of how memory works, including short-term and long-term memory, working memory, semantic memory and episodic memory. Ross presents a wealth of original ideas for incorporating this theory into day-to-day classroom practice, with proven methods for aiding knowledge retention and testing recall, to boost learning,Trade ReviewI have been on the lookout for a really good guide to memory that is easy to read and is related to education and teaching. At last, this publication from Ross Morrison McGill fits the bill. He has put everything he has learned on his own learning journey into a beginners guide for teachers. * Dyslexia Review *An exceptional effort of presenting the vast and difficult topic of 'the learning brain' in a practical and understandable way. -- Yves Moerskofski * Educational psychologist *We are constrained by our memory skills, especially for students sitting in a class bombarded by facts pressured by an upcoming test, struggling to find relations between ideas and building coat hangers to remember the details, and surrounded by others who seem to find it easy to recall what the teacher said. This book is Masterful, Evidence-based, Memorable, Operational, Readable, and the best book for You on memory. -- Professor John Hattie * Melbourne Graduate School of Education *This book is informative and accessible for quick reads. The consistent approach to each chapter works really well, especially for utilising the practical applications. The embedded use of diagrams adds to the reader's understanding of some complex concepts. -- Charlotte McLean * SENCO and Senior Leader *An impressive collection of findings that draws on the latest research within cognitive science and education. Ross succinctly discusses, clarifies and offers practical, research-informed examples for busy leaders and teachers. -- Mark Leswell * Research lead *The ‘human teacher first’ meets the science. A clear and practical guide to ‘debunking’ teaching practices, with excellent use of analogies and ideas to support teacher development. -- Samantha Torr * Vice Principal: Director of Alpha Teaching School Hub, @alpha_tsh *This brilliant book is concise and informative with visual explanations and summaries for quick reference, plus useful examples and templates. It outlines the complex connection between cognition, memory and emotion in learning. -- Sarah Hopp * Head of additional learning support and inclusion, @sarahhopp143 *A fantastic book that successfully interweaves the breadth of cognitive theory and practical strategies in a clear and accessible way. A great book to begin understanding the science of learning and the complexity of influences on this. -- Sarah Benskin * Assistant Principal (T & L, Curriculum and CPD), Nottingham @drblearning *Being research-informed is one thing; having time to do it is another. Solve both issues by reading and acting upon this excellent introductory guide to the theory and practice of memory. Highly recommended. -- Dr Paul S. Ganderton * Education consultant, @ecogeog *Ross McGill has managed to beautifully execute and simply explain the fundamentals of cognitive learning and the importance of understanding the “how” in the context of the brain, complete with wonderful illustrations perfect for the classroom teacher, learner and parent. So no matter who you are, no matter how successful, no matter how much you already may understand about this topic, Ross has something to offer you. -- Victoria dos Santos * Assistant athletic director and pastoral lead *This book covers all the key points in understanding how human memory forms and functions according to models of memory and neuroscience through a historical and contemporary approach that can enable educators to adapt their teaching in light of evidence. Some key points have been made about emotion and stress, which affect learning and memory, and being aware of these can facilitate effective teaching methods in the current climate – as it requires students to become active learners and be able to actively retrieve memories. This is crucial for today’s heavy content-based exams and curriculum. -- Shafina Vohra * Psychology teacher, @ShafinaVohra *A guide to memory highlights the importance of understanding how our students learn. The worked examples and the templates will help teachers bring these ideas into the classrooms of all settings! -- Ryan Curran * Vice principal Delta Independent School *The book is excellent and gripping and thoroughly fascinating. The theory sections are very well written and work well as a quick read as well as being very well suited to a slower careful read. The practical sections are remarkably clear and helpful. I defy anyone to read this and not be forced to stop and reflect, and as a result their lessons can't fail to be improved. This is the first book I've read for a long time that has really grabbed me and forced me to reflect and to be challenged. I cannot recommend it strongly enough. -- Peter Hall, Assistant Headteacher * @maths_ast *

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Book SynopsisMany children who have experienced serious trauma are withdrawn and closed off, making it difficult to engage with them in therapy effectively. This book offers a compendium of therapeutic activities that will help children who have endured painful abuse to open up, so that they can learn to express their feelings and therapy can be directed towards their individual needs.From useful techniques for bridging memory gaps to using masks for self-expression, the innovative activities use mindfulness, art and play to help children feel relaxed and responsive. The activities require very little preparation, and use only everyday items that are easy to access and can be used time and time again. Case studies throughout offer a helpful demonstration of how the activities work in practice.This is an ideal resource for use with children in therapeutic, home and school settings. It is appropriate to use with children aged 5-17 who have experienced trauma, physical abuse, sexual abuse, forced migration and severe neglect, as well as those with acute depression, anxiety and behavioural difficulties.Trade ReviewFor helping professionals working with severely traumatized children and adolescents - those who may be victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, removal from the home or sex trafficking - Dawn D'Amico, LCSW, PhD, offers clinically-validated, clinically-sophisticated exercises (including case examples and implementation instructions) designed to establish rapport, safety and support. The highly ingenious and practical exercises are organized to promote therapeutic growth in three important areas of self-expression, coping and positive thinking, and offer state-of-the-art strategies certain to enable growth, development and a sense of being understood among traumatized clients. -- Jeanne C. Marsh, PhD, MSW, George Herbert Jones Distinguished Service Professor, University of Chicago, School of Social Service AdministrationA must-have for clinicians working with children. Dr. D'Amico has put together a fabulous collection of simple, effective activities with examples. The book is easy to read and should be easy to use! I anticipate using these techniques in practice and sharing the book with fellow practitioners. I am enthusiastic about art and the potential for healing! -- Julia Ostendorf, MD, FAAP, 25 years in general pediatrics practice, clinical instructor PA programAs an attorney who regularly works with children in the capacity of a Guardian ad Litem in both juvenile and family law matters, I found this book exceptionally helpful. Oftentimes, and as Dr. D'Amico points out, children who have been through traumatic life experiences are hesitant to open up and discuss these events - especially with a stranger. These exercises are great "ice breakers" to use in an effort to avoid further traumatizing these children, and instead giving them a safe environment to express their feelings and begin the healing process. I highly recommend this book and plan to use many of these exercises in the near future. -- Breanne M. Bucher, Attorney at Law, Walden & Schuster, S.C., Juvenile Law Section Chair – Waukesha County Bar AssociationTrauma experienced in childhood or adolescence is a major contributor to the development of a substance use disorder, one of the leading public health problems of today. Through this book, Dr. D'Amico has gifted the world with a treasure trove of developmentally-sensitive, easy-to-use tools for working with severely traumatized children and adolescents to support their healing. Drawing on her decades of clinical experience as well as practical ingenuity, Dr. D'Amico has created a valuable toolbox for youth-serving professionals full of activities that are likely to be enjoyable for both youth and professional, and that can be implemented using common supplies, or recycled objects. -- Sion Kim Harris, PhD, Co-Director, Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research, Boston Children's Hospital, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical SchoolTherapists and other healing professionals will find this book to be an invaluable resource for engaging children and adolescents in a hands-on and creative way to nurture a strong therapeutic alliance, enhance emotional processing, and achieve meaningful therapeutic change. These simple, yet clinically elegant exercises, through the use of the youth's own internal metaphors, will cultivate increased self-awareness and encourage patients to experiment with different ways of thinking, feeling and being. Through symbolic representation, help your patients overcome blocks caused by cognitive defenses and language traps to keep them moving toward treatment goals of improved self-regulation, coping, and healing. 101 Arts-Based Activities to Get Children and Adolescents Talking is useful within moments after picking it up, due to the simple, organized way that each exercise is described, followed by a brief case example for use in both a younger and older child. -- Jenna Saul, MD, DFAACAP, CEDS, Clinical Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin Department of PsychiatryI support this book and activities as a way to help vulnerable children cope with trauma and regain lost hope. -- Estomih Mduma, Haydom Global Health Research Centre at Haydom Lutheran Hospital, Manyara, TanzaniaTable of ContentsIntroduction. Use of This Book. Section 1: Self-Expression. 1. Life Story Book. 2. Keys. 3. Magnifying Glass. 4. Fighter Fish. 5. What Are You Dragging into Your World? 6. Wish Upon a Star 1. 7. I Love Being Me. 8. Memory Clock. 9. Pie Chart of Emotions.10. Draw Brain or Circle of Head. 11. Feeling Words Game 1. 12. Heart Now. 13. What Color is Your World?14. What Color Do You Feel Today? 15. Confusion. 16. Pictures of Self.17. Upside, Downside, Inside, Outside.18. Building. 19. Birthday Clock. 20. Birthday Clock 2. 21. Cloudy Faces. 22. Sunny Day. 23. Cloudy Day. 24. Animal Kingdom. 25. When I Was Young. 26. Blue, Yellow, Purple, Red. 27. Memories. 28. The Elements. 29. What I Want. 30. What Else? 31. A Special Time for Me. 32. Clarifying. 33. Kaleidoscope. 34. Tornado. Section 2: Coping. 35.Umbrella. 36. Ocean. 37. Snail Shell. 38. Seashells. 39. Nerve. 40. Turning Back the Hands of Time. 41. Turning Back the Hands of Time Part 2. 42. Hands. 43. Full Body Trace. 44. Full Body Trace 2. 45. Feeling Words Game 2. 46. Open and Closed. 47. Comfort/Soothe. 48. Safe and Unsafe. 49. When Do You Fee l Like a Lion? 50. Pillow/Blanket/Soft-Cozy. 51. Stone/ Bumpy/Rough. 52. Rough. 53. Safe. 54. Inside. 55. Slay Your Dragon. 56. Orange Cone. 57. Container. 58. Tightrope Walker. 59. Tightrope Walker 2. 60. Clouds. 61. Birthday Balloons. 62. Ball of Yarn. 63. Ouch! 64. Help! 65. Lifelines. 66. Nightmares and Daydreams. 67. Why? 68. Boulders. 69. Times I Need. 70. Putting Things in Their Place. 71. Rocker. 72. Hiding. 73. Fear. 74. Faces. 75. Storms. 76. Ringing the Bell. 77. A Time When My Heart Was Open. Section 3: Positive Thinking.78. Mask of Me x 3. 79. Treasure Box. 80. Green Flash. 81. Clean the Mirror. 82. Garden of Grief. 83. Garden of Hope. 84. Wish Upon a Star 2. 85. Make Yourself a Star. 86. Luck. 87. What Happiness Looks Like. 88. Magic Wand. 89. Feathers/Tickle. 90. Lotus. 91. Key to Open the Heart. 92. Pandora's Box. 93. Bird's Wing. 94. Birthday Balloons 2. 95. Remember When? 96. Heroes. 97. Allies. 98. Kites. 99. New Chapter.100. My Family/My Caregivers.

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Book SynopsisFilled with comprehensive, balanced coverage of classic and contemporary research, relevant examples, and engaging applications, this text shows you how psychology helps you understand yourself and the complex social world around you. It also uses psychological principles to illuminate the variety of opportunities you have in your life and your future career. While professors cite this bestselling book for its academic credibility and the authors' ability to stay current with ''hot topics,'' students say it's one text they just don't want to stop reading. The text and associated workbook are highly readable, engaging, and visually appealing, providing you with a wealth of material you can put to use every day. Also available: the MindTap online learning experience, featuring an eBook, activities that engage you in thinking about common misconceptions about psychology, animations that introduce key concepts, cool apps (including a text-to-speech reader), and more.Table of Contents1. Adjusting to Modern Life. 2. Theories of Personality. 3. Stress and Its Effects. 4. Coping Processes. 5. Psychology and Physical Health. 6. The Self. 7. Social Thinking and Social Influence. 8. Interpersonal Communication. 9. Friendship and Love. 10. Marriage and the Family. 11. Gender and Behavior. 12. Development and Expression of Sexuality. 13. Careers and Work. 14. Psychological Disorders. 15. Psychotherapy. 16. Positive Psychology.

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Book SynopsisD.W. Winnicott''s remarkable books, including The Piggle, Home Is Where We Start From and The Child, Family and the Outside World (all published by Penguin) are still read, valued and argued with over thirty years after his death. Adam Phillips''s short book, now issued with a new preface, is an elegant, thoughtful attempt to get to grips with a writer, paediatrician and psychiatrist whose work with children and mothers (and the wider implications their relationship has for all of us) continues to be profoundly relevant and fascinating.Trade ReviewThe best living essayist writing in EnglishHe's brilliantPhillips radiates infectious charm * Sunday Times *Reading Phillips, you may be amused, vexed, dazzled. But the one thing you will never be is bored * Observer *He is perhaps single-handedly continuing the tradition of the world's best essayists

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Book SynopsisSince dyslexia was first described in the British Medical Journal in 1896, there has been debate about the definitions and diagnostic procedures used, with some casting doubt on its very existence. However, there is now a considerable body of research regarding the nature and characteristics of this relatively common learning disorder. The contemporary view of dyslexia has emerged from a century of research in medicine, psychology and more recently neuroscience, and we now understand enough about this learning disorder to guide policy and practice.This Very Short Introduction provides an accessible overview of this exciting field of research, beginning with its history, and drawing on testimony from people living with dyslexia. Considering the potential causes of dyslexia, and looking at both genetic and environment factors, Margaret Snowling shows how cross-linguistic studies have documented the prevalence of dyslexia in different languages. Discussing the various brain scanning techniques that have been used to find out if the brains of people with dyslexia differ in structure or function from those of typical readers, Snowling moves on to weigh up various strategies and interventions which can help people living with dyslexia today.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewMargaret Snowling does an admirable job of introducing the subject of dyslexia, focusing on its manifestation in young children, possible causes, and some early coping strategies. * Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation *This engaging book gives a fascinating account of the processes involved in learning to read... The exceptional scholarship makes this book a precious resource and a must-read. * Uta Frith, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development, UCL *This is by far the best book written on dyslexia conceptually incisive, balanced and thoughtful in approach ... A masterpiece. * Michael Rutter, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology, KCL *Table of ContentsPreface 1: Does dyslexia exist? 2: What is dyslexia? 3: What role do genetic and environmental factors play in developing dyslexia? 4: What causes dyslexia 5: What do we know about the dyslexic brain? 6: What works for dyslexia? 7: Conclusions Further reading Index

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Book SynopsisOccasional clashes between parents and kids are not uncommon, but when behaviour like tantrums, resistance to requests, and negativity becomes chronic, it can cause big problems. In 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein shares his ground-breaking program to help parents reduce conflict and end upsetting behaviours.Updated to address challenges that today''s parents face, this go-to guide includes new information on the rise of defiant behavior due to negative Internet influences and social media pressures, and the effects of stress on family life. Dr. Bernstein explains what causes defiance in kids, teens, and even adult children, why it''s so destructive to the family, and shows parents step-by-step how they can end the behaviour--at home, at school, and everywhere in between. His proven ten-day strategies include:* Leading with empathy to manage your own reactivity as well as your child''s, and becoming your child''s emotion coach to r

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Book SynopsisClearly babies come into the world remarkably receptive to its wonders. Their alertness to sights, sounds, and even abstract concepts makes them inquisitive explorersand learnersevery waking minute. Well before formal schooling begins, children's early experiences lay the foundations for their later social behavior, emotional regulation, and literacy. Yet, for a variety of reasons, far too little attention is given to the quality of these crucial years. Outmoded theories, outdated facts, and undersized budgets all play a part in the uneven quality of early childhood programs throughout our country. What will it take to provide better early education and care for our children between the ages of two and five? Eager to Learn explores this crucial question, synthesizing the newest research findings on how young children learn and the impact of early learning. Key discoveries in how young children learn are reviewed in language accessible to parents as well as educators: findings about the interplay of biology and environment, variations in learning among individuals and children from different social and economic groups, and the importance of health, safety, nutrition and interpersonal warmth to early learning. Perhaps most significant, the book documents how very early in life learning really begins. Valuable conclusions and recommendations are presented in the areas of the teacher-child relationship, the organization and content of curriculum, meeting the needs of those children most at risk of school failure, teacher preparation, assessment of teaching and learning, and more. The book discusses:Evidence for competing theories, models, and approaches in the field and a hard look at some day-to-day practices and activities generally used in preschool. The role of the teacher, the importance of peer interactions, and other relationships in the child's life. Learning needs of minority children, children with disabilities, and other special groups. Approaches to assessing young children's learning for the purposes of policy decisions, diagnosis of educational difficulties, and instructional planning. Preparation and continuing development of teachers. Eager to Learn presents a comprehensive, coherent picture of early childhood learning, along with a clear path toward improving this important stage of life for all children. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 Introduction2 What Does the Science of Learning Contribute to Early Childhood Pedagogy?3 The Importance of Individual and Cultural Variations4 Preschool Program Quality5 Curriculum and Pedagogy: The What and the How of Early Childhood Education6 Assessment in Early Childhood Education7 The Preparation of Early Childhood Professionals8 Program and Practice Standards9 Findings, Conclusions, and RecommendationsAppendix: Scientific EvidenceReferencesBiographical SketchesIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Back to Basics: Ethics for Behavior Analysts” is a gift to practicing Behavior Analysts. The authors have done a remarkable job providing a comprehensive guide to navigating the often complex and challenging ethical terrain within ABA service delivery. The surplus of resources made available throughout this book is unmatched, via suggested supplemental readings, podcast episodes, thought-provoking real-life scenarios, and discussion questions. The authors’ combined decades of practical and robust experience is evident, and such a value to the field of behavior analysis." -- Dr. Breanne Hartley, Chief Clinical Officer, UNIFI Autism Care "Back to Basics Ethics for Behavior Analysts" by Amanda Kelly, Emily Shraga, and Lara Bollinger is an essential resource for behavior analysts, presenting a systematic approach to ethical decision-making in ABA service delivery. It integrates the latest Behavior Analyst Certification Board® Ethics Code, offering invaluable guidance through real-world challenges and relevant sample scenarios. The book illustrates ethical conduct as a detailed process, providing BCBAs with thoughtful questions for confident decision-making. I highly recommend this book to students and professionals in behavior analysis for effective collaborative problem-solving in complex ethical situations." -- Jennifer Sweeney, Ph.D.Table of ContentsIntroduction and roadmap for ethical decision making 1. Responsibility as a professional 2. Responsibility in practice 3. Responsibility to clients and stakeholders 4. Responsibility to supervisees and trainees 5. Responsibility in public statements 6. Responsibility in research

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of a classic text is the go-to reference for anyone concerned with the developmental progress of pre-school children. It provides the knowledge required for understanding children's developmental progress with age and within each developmental domain.Including new sections on atypical development for each of the core domains of development and additional material on the development of attention and self-regulation, this fifth edition integrates findings from the latest research throughout. An updated companion website is available at www.routledge.com/cw/sharma, which includes the following additional learning material: an interactive timeline of the key developmental domains; introductions to theory with links to further reading; research summaries; video clips demonstrating practical assessment skills; downloadable resources including pictures to support examination of verbal and non-verbal development, and tips to facilitate and promote development.Table of ContentsSection 1.Illustrated charts of children’s developmental progress. Section 2. Domains of development

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Book SynopsisChildren and Adolescentâs Experiences of Violence and Abuse at Home is a unique book that explores some of the main controversies and challenges within the field. The book is organised into three sections, the first covering work that has focused on the experiences of living in DV settings as a child or young person, the second offers overviews of the impact of child victimisation and the final section is about working with children in practice and service-based settings.It includes extensive reviews of the literature, empirical research and practice observations, all of which provide compelling evidence of a need to change how we construct victims and design services. It provides evidence for the need to work sensitively, inclusively, and responsively around issues of victim identification, support, and prevention. Moreover, the evidence urges us to include childrenâs and adult victim/survivorâs experiences and contributions in the creation of services.ConcluTable of Contents0. Introduction. Part I. Children and Young people’s experiences of DVA. 1. Children’s experiences of domestic violence and abuse: Resistances and paradoxical resiliencies. 2. The impact of exposure to domestic violence in childhood: What can reviews of the literature tell us about sex-differences? 3. Growing up with domestic abuse: retrospective accounts. 4. A European perspective on children and adolescents who experience domestic violence and abuse. 5. Children’s exposure to domestic violence in rural Pakistani societies. Part II. The impact of DVA on children. 6. The impact of domestic violence and abuse on children and young people: Internalising symptoms and mental health. 7. The self-regulation capacities of young people exposed to violence. 8. School experiences of children experiencing domestic violence. 9. Barriers to help-seeking from the victim/survivor perspective. 10. The journey towards recovery: Adults reflections on their learning and recovery from experiencing childhood domestic abuse. Part III. Insights from Practice. 11. Negotiating power, ethics, and agency: Working towards centralising children’s voices in the DVA intervention evidence-base. 12. How children talk about domestic abuse in the home: insights for practitioners. 13. Psychological sequelae of witnessing intra-parental violence on children’s development as individuals and (future) partners. 14. Responding to the mental health needs of children who experience domestic violence. 15. Mind the blind spot: Accounts of fathering by domestically violent men. 16. Wellbeing Development for Young people who have experienced violence and abuse. 17. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisOne of the most original psychoanalysts after Freud, Karen Horney pioneered such now familiar concepts as alienation, self-realization, and the idealized image, and she brought to psychoanalysis a new understanding of the importance of culture and environment.

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Book SynopsisMore than twenty years ago, a little-known Swiss psychoanalyst wrote a book that changed the way many people viewed themselves and their world. In simple but powerful prose, the deeply moving Drama of the Gifted Child showed how parents unconsciously form and deform the emotional lives of their children. Alice Miller''s stories about the roots of suffering in childhood resonated with readers, and her book soon became a backlist best seller.In The Truth Will Set You Free Miller returns to the intensely personal tone and themes of her best-loved work. Only by embracing the truth of our past histories can any of us hope to be free of pain in the present, she argues. Miller uses vivid true stories to reveal the perils of early-childhood mistreatment and the dangers of mindless obedience to parental will. Drawing on the latest research on brain development, she shows how spanking and humiliation produce dangerous levels of denial, which leads in turn to emotional blindness and to mental barriers that cut off awareness and the ability to learn new ways of acting. If this cycle repeats itself, the grown child will perpetrate the same abuse on later generations- a message vitally important, especially given the increasing popularity of programs like Tough Love and of child disciplinarians like James Dobson. The Truth Will Set You Free will provoke and inform all readers who want to know Alice Miller''s latest thinking on this important subject.

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