The Resilience Revolution Discovering Strengths in Challenging Kids: Discovering Strengths in Challenging Kids - Softcover

Brendtro, Larry

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9781932127829: The Resilience Revolution Discovering Strengths in Challenging Kids: Discovering Strengths in Challenging Kids
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1932127828 ISBN 13: 9781932127829
Publisher: Solution Tree, 2006

Synopsis

Discover effective ways of connecting with youth at risk. In this inspiring resource, the authors focus on strength-based alternatives to punishment, including creative ways to develop trusting relationships, search for hidden potential, and instill purpose in students

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About the Author

Larry K. Brendtro, Ph.D., was president of Starr Commonwealth for 14 years and currently is dean of Starr's International Research Council. He has been a youth worker, teacher, principal, psychologist, and is the founder of Reclaiming Youth International.Scott J. Larson, D.Min., is president of Straight Ahead Ministries, which he cofounded with his wife, Hanne, in 1987. Straight Ahead develops materials, training, and effective models for reaching at-risk youth for hundreds of organizations around the world.

From the Back Cover

The Resilience Revolution: Discovering Strengths in Challenging Kids focuses on giving at-risk youth the most important factor in their success: a positive adult connection. This positive connection helps youth build resilience, the ability to perservere through and recover from adversity. Lary Brentro and Scott Larson use scientific research on resilience to reframe challenging behavior as pain-based behavior. The authors carefully describe practical strategies adults can use to help young people overcome their pain and develop resiliences through: Building trust to meet the fundamental human need to belong Identifying innate talents and nurturing problem-solving skills Redefining "responsibility" to empower youth Instilling a sense of purpose and generosity toward others With support from adults who believe in their possibilities, youth can experience positive relationships, discover hidden talents, solve problems creatively, and find a fulfiling purpose for their lives.

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The Resilience Revolution: Discovering Strengths in Challenging Kids focuses on giving at-risk youth the most important factor in their success: a positive adult connection. This positive connection helps youth build resilience, the ability to perservere through and recover from adversity. Lary Brentro and Scott Larson use scientific research on resilience to reframe challenging behavior as pain-based behavior. The authors carefully describe practical strategies adults can use to help young people overcome their pain and develop resiliences through: Building trust to meet the fundamental human need to belong Identifying innate talents and nurturing problem-solving skills Redefining "responsibility" to empower youth Instilling a sense of purpose and generosity toward others With support from adults who believe in their possibilities, youth can experience positive relationships, discover hidden talents, solve problems creatively, and find a fulfiling purpose for their lives.

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Publisher
Solution Tree
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1932127828
ISBN 13 
9781932127829
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
158
Rating
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