Skills Training for Struggling Kids

Promoting Your Child's Behavioral, Emotional, Academic, and Social Development

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Pub Date Nov 01 2012 | Archive Date Jan 28 2013

Description

Challenging kids don't behave badly on purpose-they are simply struggling with the demands on their psychological development. Many tens of thousands of child mental healthprofessionals and parents have already turned to Dr. Michael Bloomquistfor essential guidance on understanding acting-out kids and getting them back on track. Now, for the first time, Dr. Bloomquist presents hisbestselling skills training program in a book written specifically for parents. This clear, compassionate guide is packed with tried-and-true, thoroughly researched ways to help kids follow rules, get along better with family members and peers, express their feelings productively, and succeed in the classroom. Loads of worksheets, troubleshooting tips, androle-play activities give parents the tools to become their child's best teacher.

Challenging kids don't behave badly on purpose-they are simply struggling with the demands on their psychological development. Many tens of thousands of child mental healthprofessionals and parents...


A Note From the Publisher

Also available as an e-book. ISBN 978-1-4625-0740-5. $18.95

Also available as an e-book. ISBN 978-1-4625-0740-5. $18.95


Advance Praise

"Dr. Bloomquist speaks frankly to parents and emphasizesways to overcome barriers to change, such as a child's protests againstfollowing rules. He also helps you learn to cope with your own emotionalreactions in difficult family situations."—John E. Lochman, PhD, ABPP,Director, Center for Prevention of Youth Behavior Problems, University ofAlabama


"We have been using the methods in this book with our two children for awhile—Dr. Bloomquist's positive skills-building program is powerful! Practicingthe skills and making them part of our everyday life has helped us grow closeras a family."—Margaret N.

"Dr. Bloomquist's approach has given us insight intowhy our son acts (and reacts) the way he does. Learning these techniques waslike being handed an indispensable toolbox for addressing problem behavior. Nowwe can resolve challenges with a lot less chaos and stress."—Marci andMatthew H.

"Dr. Bloomquist speaks frankly to parents and emphasizesways to overcome barriers to change, such as a child's protests againstfollowing rules. He also helps you learn to cope with your own...


Marketing Plan

National print publicity campaign. Cross-marketing to teachers and caregivers. Online promotions.

National print publicity campaign. Cross-marketing to teachers and caregivers. Online promotions.


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781609181703
PRICE $18.95 (USD)
PAGES 272