The Other 23 Hours: Child Care Work with Emotionally Disturbed Children in a Therapeutic Milieu

Among other revolutionary developments of today's world is tie so-called "knowledge explosion." So much is being written so fast about so many things that it is becoming well nigh irretrievable. One consequently can never be sure that he knows what there is to know about many kinds of phenomena or types of problems existing in the modern world due to the chance that something exists in written form that simply cannot be found, so bulky is the load of literature. The common idea that only the sick child, and never the well, needs special emotional supports and helps from the adult is simply an error. For the well child is not immune from pile-ups of severe emotional intensity when overwhelmed by confusion and conflicts from within. Certainly, the normal kid can be expected to handle such crises either from within or without better than his sick peer on the average, but that does not mean always; and the critical issue for the well child is: is he ready at the time they hit? If not, he needs, quite unmistakably, emotional first aid from the adult—parent, teacher, camp counselor (or what have you)—who is in charge of his life at that moment. The reader will find that what the authors describe in The Other 23 Hours as the everyday requirement diet, as far as child handling is concerned for their disturbed children, is transferable to the normal crises of normal childhood.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Brendtro, Larry

Psychology & Counseling

Routledge

This book is about helping troubled young people who are searching separately for security, identity, and purpose in their lives. Childhood and adolescence are pivotal stages in the quest to belong, to become somebody, and to be worth something. Children need stimulation, affection, and guidance in order to develop their potentials, but many are reared in environments that deprive them of these nutriments. Adolescents approach the threshold of independence with only the experiences gained from childhood; many lack the support of significant actions. Those who encounter difficulty in navigating through these turbulent years are to be identified by society as troubled or troublesome. These children and youth present challenges that do not yield to simple panaceas. Although no simple approach holds all the answers, bridging various concepts of education and treatment offers the best opportunity for creating positive changes. The authors refer to this process as “re-education” with full awareness that this term has been used in a variety of philosophical contexts including behavioral, ecological, and psychodynamic views.

Re-educating Troubled Youth (Modern Applications of Social Work)

Education & Teaching

Ness, Arlin

Schools & Teaching

Re-educating Troubled Youth

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Aldine Transaction

Clinicians, educators, mentors, and youth professionals are presented with research-based strategies that will help improve their relationships with youth, including those who have been ignored, discarded, and branded as incorrigible. While opening the door to a positive, strength-based approach to helping youth, the book reinforces a vital principle that tribal communities have embraced for centuries - every child is precious, and even those who are lost and marginalized can and should be reclaimed by society. The authors elaborate on the four guiding principles of the Circle of Courage model of positive youth development: Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity.

Troubled Children and Youth: Turning Problems into Opportunities

Science & Math

Shahbazian, Mary

Behavioral Sciences

Research Pr Pub

[From introduction] "Einstein proposd using down-to-earth vocabulary so key ideas in any field could be understood by everyone. This book translates research on positive child development into practical methods to foster pathways to responsibility. This text is written in practical language with footnotes documenting the research base behind the RAP methods. Response Ability Pathways - or RAP - is a training course for youth professionals, educators, parents, and other adult or peer mentors. All who are concerned with young people need the ability to respond to their needs rather than react to their problems. RAP teaches skills to connect with kids in need, clarify problems, and restore bonds. Following Circle of Courage resilience principles [as described in 'Reclaiming Youth at Risk'], RAP addresses needs for belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity." Physical, emotional, and social coercion are contrasted with methods proving physical, emotional and social support. Both seek positive behavior but are opposite in their thrust. Coercion blocks the very needs that are essential for positive growth... Unless positives predominate, management efforts are likely to be futile.

Response Ability Pathways: Restoring Bonds of Respect

Du Toit, Lesley

Pretext

Among other revolutionary developments of today's world is tie so-called "knowledge explosion." So much is being written so fast about so many things that it is becoming well nigh irretrievable. One consequently can never be sure that he knows what there is to know about many kinds of phenomena or types of problems existing in the modern world due to the chance that something exists in written form that simply cannot be found, so bulky is the load of literature.The common idea that only the sick child, and never the well, needs special emotional supports and helps from the adult is simply an error. For the well child is not immune from pile-ups of severe emotional intensity when overwhelmed by confusion and conflicts from within.Certainly, the normal kid can be expected to handle such crises either from within or without better than his sick peer on the average, but that does not mean always; and the critical issue for the well child is: is he ready at the time they hit? If not, he needs, quite unmistakably, emotional first aid from the adult - parent, teacher, camp counselor (or what have you) - who is in charge of his life at that moment. The reader will find that what the authors describe in The Other 23 Hours as the everyday requirement diet, as far as child handling is concerned for their disturbed children, is transferable to the normal crises of normal childhood.

Sociology

Book by Brendtro, Larry, Ness, Arlin E., Mitchell, Martin

No Disposable Kids

Ness, Arlin E.

Mitchell, Martin

Starr Commonwealth

Sopris West

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 persevere through and recover from adversity. Larry Brendtro 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 resilience 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

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

Solution Tree

Transform crisis into opportunity and failure into success with the strategies outlined in the Reclaiming Youth At Risk DVD set. Venture inside two schools and two residential treatment centers that have successfully improved interaction with youth at risk and their families.  Three 20-minute DVDs with Facilitator's Guide on 4th disc  Grades K-12

Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Our Hope for the Future

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