This text provides a unique, engaging, and practical approach for supporting students as they learn to effectively cope with life challenges. The authors describe how to form an alliance with clients, solicit creative solutions based on previous experiences, support implementation of a plan, evaluate results, and make adjustments based on intervention effects. The process and practices outlined in this fine second edition will make it an appealing resource for school psychologists, counsellors, school social workers, and administrators
Strategy is everybody’s job - SOAR is the acronym of a new strategic planning process that is based on discovering and multiplying what the organization does well. SOAR takes the Appreciative Inquiry philosophy and applies it to provide a strategic thinking and dialogue process. The SOAR book includes a pull-out card that is a handy reminder of the 5-I Approach and sample questions that are referred to in the book. You'll find it helpful in conducting your next SOAR More info
Teachers, facilitators, team leaders or parents - this practical book will provide you with range of games to keep your group engaged and energized! 50 Ways to Use Your Noodle is a great addition to your tool kit because: The games and activities are played on dry land. You can use your noodles all year long. Many original activities People love to play games with noodles. The instructions are easy to read. There are pictures and diagrams for each activity. You are going... More info
The changes we seek for our lives rarely happen 'out of the blue'. We ourselves have to 'do' the change we seek. With a few surprisingly simple strategies and suggestions, we can be proactive change-agents for ourselves and for others. Originally published under the title 'Healing the Whole Person', this classic text by Rob McNeilly, a pioneer in the field of solution-orientated therapy, is not only for therapists and counsellors, but also for educators, social workers, parents, couples, and anyone interested in bringing about change by doing things differently.... More info
