What I Learned from a Penguin: A Story on How to Help People Change

Daniel G. Amen, Jesse J. Payne

ISBN 10: 1886554226 / ISBN 13: 9781886554221

Published by Mindworks Press, 2005

About this Item

Gently used. May include previous owner's signature or bookplate on the front endpaper, sticker on back and/or remainder mark on text block.

Seller Inventory # 9781886554221-3

Bibliographic Details

• Title: What I Learned from a Penguin: A Story on How to Help People Change
• Publisher: Mindworks Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1886554226
• ISBN 13: 9781886554221
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very good

About this title

Synopsis

Too often, we pay attention to negative behaviors and ignore the positive. Unfortunately, by doing this we encourage the opposite of what we want. This children’s rhyming book was inspired by a true story, and details the experience of a father and son who learned this lesson while visiting a local amusement park. There, they meet Fat Freddy, a highly trained penguin who was rewarded with a fish and a hug each time he performed a trick correctly. The father learns a valuable lesson about recognizing and rewarding good behavior after watching the show. He realizes that doing so is more effective than punishing or giving attention to negative behavior, and in turn, changes the way he manages his own son. The result is a closer, stronger relationship. This book is both entertaining as well as a valuable educational tool, and is recommended for children and adults alike.

About the Author

Daniel G. Amen, M.D., is the founder and director of the Amen Clinics in Newport Beach (CA), Fairfield (CA), Tacoma (WA), and Reston (VA). He is the country’s foremost pioneer in applying brain-imaging science to clinical practice, especially in the area of ADD. Dr. Amen is an award-winning child and adult psychiatrist. Jesse J. Payne is the Director of Education for the Amen Clinics. He and Dr. Amen have pioneered a groundbreaking high school curriculum entitled “Making a Good Brain Great,” which teaches teenagers to care and honor their brains. He has a strong background in working with students struggling with mild to moderate school adjustment issues through non-directive play therapy techniques, teaching social skills, problem solving, peer interactions, and violence prevention.