Description
Book SynopsisThe authorsprofessional psychologists who work with children and familiesbelieve that adults can help children build hope and combat hopelessness, and use stories that children construct about themselves to document the hope-building process.
Trade Review
[A]n extraordinary treatment of a core psychological concept. The power of positive thinking is alive and well—and vividly and inventively brought to life in this inspiring book. (Robert M. Arkin, Ohio State University)
Table of Contents
Introduction to the Percheron Press Edition: Bringing Back Hope . . .
Chapter 1. Hoping: Journeys of the Mind
Chapter 2. A Good Story Goes a Long Way
Chapter 3. Measuring Hope in Children
Chapter 4. A Parent Needs Hope
Chapter 5. Parents Instilling Stories of Hope: An Introduction
Chapter 6. Parents Building Stories of Hope: Normal Problems
Chapter 7. Parents Fostering Stories of Hope: More Difficult Problems
Chapter 8. A Teacher Needs Hope
Chapter 9. Teachers Infusing Tales of Hope: Primary School Years
Chapter 10. Teachers Nourishing Tales of Hope: Secondary School Years
Chapter 11. Using Hopeful Stories for Children with Physical Problems
Chapter 12. Making Certain That the Hopeful Stories Last
Appendices
Notes
