Learning to Process Emotions by Gary Reiss, LCSW
Emphasizes the importance for expressing one's feelings to remain healthy.
Excerpt- "One of the biggest problems that people bring to therapy is not knowing what to do with a wide range of feelings, including sadness, anger, ecstasy, fear, and depression. Many visits to medical doctors are attempts to deal with feelings unable to be expressed or released."
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Behavior Modification: Does it Work? by Brian Thomas
Very simple explanation of behavior modification and its effectiveness, includes illustrations.
Excerpt- "You hear often that there is a time and place for everything. I see it at my local warehouse-type grocery store all the time. Some child behaving badly and a parent promising to buy the little darling a treat if they "can just keep it together until we get to the car."
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Positive Thinking for Kids by Elizabeth Pantley
Great piece which examines the power of keeping your children thinking positively.
Excerpt- "During their growth and development, children go through many stages of self-doubt. They are always comparing themselves to others, and they often see themselves as coming up short. As parents, we can offset this natural tendency in our children..."