The Aware Baby marks a major breakthrough in our understanding of babies needs from conception to 2½ years of age. Now translated into Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Romanian, and Spanish, it has sold over 100,000 copies worldwide and contributed to a revolution in parenting around the world. This revised edition includes new research and insights from Aletha Solter's extensive experience as a consultant and international workshop leader. The author discusses the attachment needs of infants, which are best met by close physical contact, breast-feeding, and prompt responsiveness to crying. At the core of her philosophy is the concept of crying as tension release, with the emphasis that babies should always be held when they cry.
This book will teach you how to: Bond with your infant, Respond to your baby's crying, Enhance your baby's intelligence, Help your baby sleep better, Find alternatives to punishment, Raise your child to be nonviolent.
Based on her research and practice as a school psychologist for 20 years Cooley has written a book that focuses on Group Counselling in a Solution Focused Framework. Adolescents often favour group counselling finding the words of their peers far more interesting than and influential than adults. With this in mind the author offers a practical guide on how to focus on goals and solutions in group counselling sessions. Readers will find in the book: Case studies describing real students encountering real problems. Forms, permission slips, and sample letters... More info
Narrative Counselling is based on the premise that stories, rather than hard-nosed realities, shape our lives. By changing the stories that negatively label and define students, we help them open up new avenues and opportunities. In this second edition of their best-selling book, John M. Winslade and Gerald D. Monk present even more case studies, guidance, and examples of counselling practice to help students narrate stories that redescribe who they are and what they can be. Grounded in a deep respect for students, this books principles and practices will enable students... More info
Newly updated and revised, this informative guide demonstrates art therapy to guide your work with others. Author Cathy A. Malchiodi has extensive experience in the possibilities that Art Therapy can offer in your work with others. As professional relations director of the American Art Therapy Association's she gives 20 to 25 workshops and presentations each year on Art Therapy. This book offers you step-by-step instructions for stimulating creativity and interpreting the resulting art pieces. This encouraging and effective method can help others make desired changes in their lives. The Art Therapy Sourcebook will help... More info
