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The long-awaited revision of the bestselling and definitive child care manual from the internationally renowned Gesell Institute of Human Behavior.

Child Behavior

The classic child care manual from the
internationally renowned Gesell Institute

Since it was first published, Child Behavior has become classic reading for parents and professionals around the world. This authoritative guide offers the basics of child development, addressing exactly how children's bodies can affect their behavior. The authors not only discuss what to do to treat specific behavior problems but actually advise parents on how, in many instances, they can prevent many common and more serious problems. The authors' practical, accessible advice covers a variety of issues including:

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This award-winning book presents a realistic picture of therapy's rewards and challenges through sixteen actual cases involving children and adolescents. Readers are exposed to a variety of counseling theories and the real, live counselors who use them.The cases deal with major problem areas such as sexual abuse, dual diagnoses, seriously dysfunctional families, and addictions. A five-part organization of each case covers: an introduction that discusses the presenting problem and background information about the client; conceptualization of therapeutic goals and strategies; process descriptions of actual client contacts (it explains what happened in sessions and how the therapist's relationship with the client changed over time); outcome sections describing the result of the work done between therapist and client; and discussion explanations of what the author/therapist might have done differently. In addition, the author describes his or her personal and professional growth that resulted from this encounter with a troubled youngster.For child and adolescent counselors beginning their journey as therapists. ... Read more

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Only buy if required reading
I wouldn't have purchased this book if it wasn't required for a child/adolescent therapy class...not really worth the money. There are better books with case studies out there, such as "The Playing Cure" by Kaudson. ... Read more

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This book critically analyzes research and theory on literacy acquisition from an ecological perspective. McBridge-Chang considers both the universals and specifics of reading acquisition, with particular emphasis on early literacy development across cultures.Topics covered include the effects of culture on literacy, fundamentals, building blocks of reading, phonological development, morphological awareness, visual and orthographic skill acquisition, writing and spelling development, and reading comprehension. ... Read more

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What's the most important piece of your child's educational program? If you think it's math, science, or grammar, you might be overlooking an element that is fast becoming essential in today's stressful world: cultivating inner resiliency. In Building Emotional Intelligence, pioneering educator Linda Lantieri joins forces with internationally renowned psychologist Daniel Goleman to offer a breakthrough guide for helping children quiet their minds, calm their bodies, and identify and manage their emotions. Now available to the public for the first time, here are Lantieri's proven techniques arranged according to age group, complemented by a spoken-word CD with exercises presented by Goleman. "We need a new vision of education that includes the mind and the heart," says Lantieri. With Building Emotional Intelligence, parents, teachers, and caregivers have the tools necessary to help build these invaluable skills in the children they raise. ... Read more

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Excelent work of Linda Lantieri & Daniel Goleman!
We know from psychology that the child's behaviour is decided in his first 5 to 7 years old, and as adult he will deal with all aspects of life having root in those first years of life; so, if we somehow had "lost" the chance of a wise education for the child, things are not about to be fixed, simply because that time never comes back... Well the great experienced professors, L. Lantieri, and D. Goleman demonstrate that the things could evolve in a positive direction at different ages, until adolescence. Hey, parents, that's such a great news!An excellent collaboration work in this book, a useful tool for every single parent!

Should be required reading in every school system


In interviews and talks that I do, the topic of what we can do to increase emotional intelligence in children often comes up. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Linda Lantieri's great book. While schools have focused on teaching technical skills, the emotional/social aspect has often been neglected.It is becoming increasingly evident that these skills are more important to raising healthy, well adjusted human beings than the technical skills. There is no better place to start developing inner strength, calmness and the ability to manage our emotions than childhood. This book provides parents, educators and anyone who spending time with children with a wealth of simple, easy to use exercises to help children move in that direction. All children deserve to have this kind of attention paid to their emotional make up and have the opportunity to develop into healthy, well functioning successful adults. In the end we will all benefit.

Harvey Deutschendorf

Very Helpful - Especially the cd
I have 3 kids with ADD who truly benefited from the cd - being able to slow their minds and relax before they go to bed is incredibly important. Being self-aware is part of feeling empowered and in control; something all kids need to have a clear grasp of, and a true understanding of. This book has helped me understand how I can help my children help themselves.

Toddler loved it too!
I reviewed this book for a class and popped in the CD to listen to the meditations and relaxation exercises.The first set are for 5 year olds but my two and a half year old son sat down on the couch next to me and we both learned how to relax!A little while later, he asked for "Relax Relax"!He is an active little guy and maybe he knows mommy needs it more than he does, but I was happily surprised he responded so eagerly to it.He also enjoyed the second meditation too, listening for the sounds.

A great resource.
I loved reading this book. As a parent and educator, I am constantly worried about the impact of today's difficult times on children. This book not only addresses this issue, it actually provides guidelines about how to deal with it. The activities mentioned are easy to follow, and tailored for kids in different age groups. A great resource for teaching our children better ways to deal with stress and ensure their social and emotional development. The CD is an added bonus. ... Read more

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Must Have
This book is a must have for the treatment professional working with caregivers and children 0 - 5. The coming trend will be for fewer children to be actually removed from their caregiver settings which means we will be working with families in their family of origin. The information in this book will help professionals understand the developmental needs of children as they interact with caregivers own issues in a way that enlightens treatment and family functioning.

Solid tool for practitioners
This is a good solid text for practitioners looking for tools and suggestions for working with attachment problems. The model is research based adding to its credibility. ... Read more

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"The relational and the developmental point of view have never been brought togetherin an adequate way. This up-to-date scholarly, yet practical, integration opens anew vista within relational psychoanalysis and pioneers a fresh approach in the psychoanalytictreatment of children and adolescents. It is a work of great and lasting value tothe field."
–Peter Fonagy


From the Hardcover edition. ... Read more

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For the Relational / Interpersonal therapist
As a new therapist this book was excellent for describing my theoretical orientation from a psychodynamic relational interpersonal approach.I LOVE this book because it easily describes theory and application.A MUST have for both supervisors and MFT / social work trainees!

Must have for Child Psychotherapists
The strength of this book is its very modern perspective. For those of us newer to the field, it effectively summarizes traditional analytic, object relations & dynamic theories in a very practical manner.

This book also acknowledges that the current climate of treatment and population we treat is very different from that which most of the theories came from. Contemporary concerns, like working with school, child protective services, and managed care are discussed. The authors advocate a stance where the best intervention for the situation is used, as opposed to rigidly trying to apply one theory to every situation. ... Read more

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This cognitively-oriented book focuses on learning and instruction. The applications and implications of learning theories are explained and illustrated using excellent examples ranging from primary school instruction to corporate training. An important theme of the book is reflective practice, which is designed to foster a critical and reflective mode of thinking when considering any particular approach to learning and instruction. For anyone interested in learning and instruction from primary schools to corporate training. ... Read more

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Text book review
Book was delivered on time,was in a good condition which was more then i was expecting.

Psychology of Learning for Instruction, M.P. Driscoll, 3rd Edition
This author exemplifies the instruction methodologies she writes about in the Psychology of Learning for Instruction.As a graduate student using this as a textbook this semester, I have found it to be invaluable.I only wish that I had more time to mine the depths of her references and Reflective Questions and Activities at the end of each chapter!

Great Purchase
I purchased this book for a class... arrived in brand new condition and prompt delivery.

Good Reading on Various Theories and Perspectives
Driscoll outlines various behavioral, psychological, and educational theories. Her focus on the applications and implications of learning theories is quite extensive.

Amazing Viewpoints
I read this book while researching for information about transitioning young children. While I did not find this information, I was transfixed by the easy reading of this book about other early childhood programs. The author traveled all over, and described so many different stratagies that I feel are helpful to know. I tried to pick a favorite strategy that I would use, but I like them all so much I wish I worked at each place she described. It also included an exceptional child classroom, which I thought was touching. This author was unbiased, informative, and inquisitive. The book even offers a question sequence after each program so that it can really get you thinking. I will cherish this one for a long time. ... Read more

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This leading child development text, widely acclaimed for its international coverage and its rigorous research-based approach, has been thoroughly revised and updated:

• Provides international coverage.
  
• Takes a rigorous research-based approach.
  
• Now includes an additional chapter on prenatal development and birth.
  
• Student-friendly features include detailed case studies, suggestions for further reading, and ideas for classroom discussion.

Useful online support material, including multiple choice questions, to accompany this text is available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/ucd. ... Read more

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way too difficult and not organized
Maybe for graduate psychology majors? but I had no use for this book in EDU

A very comprehensive book
I am an expectant mother with an interest(and some background) in psychology and children's development. I bought this book to develop a better understanding of the stages of children's development and various development theories. The book is extremely comprehensive, written in simple language, with numerous accounts of experiments that exemplify development theories. It is an excellent read. ... Read more

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The mourning of a parent's death can take many years—for some it may take a lifetime. The first year of separation, however, is often the most difficult and heart wrenching. The first birthday, holiday, spring, summer, autumn, and winter spent without the loved one often revives or increases the pain. This unique guide is organized according to a timeline of a child's first year of mourning the loss of a parent. It is a warm, insightful, yet practical guide to help the families and community members surrounding a child who has suffered such a loss to anticipate and cope with the many difficulties that arise. Practical suggestions for providing comfort, information, and advice are provided for adults struggling to help children endure the trauma. A range of difficult situations that bereaved children encounter are identified, helping to prepare adults for a child's potential reactions and providing them with realistic coping strategies.

Lewis and Lippman, child psychologists who have provided therapy to children who have lost a parent, suggest answers to questions that these children frequently ask. They offer methods for dealing with particularly difficult times such as birthdays, and share practical advice for everyday situations and events. They begin with helping the child through anticipation of death, if it is expected, or through the initial shock of unexpected death. Poignant vignettes from the therapists' experience dealing with young and older children are included.

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Balm for my kid's pain.
This book saved my son's life!It also saved my sanity!

An affirming book for a most difficult time
This book -- long overdue -- is one that every adult should read -- or at least know how to get their hands on in an emergency.

We never know when we'll be in a position to help a child cope with the death of a parent -- as well-meaning as we might be, we may feel ill-equipped when it comes to responding sensitively and practically during a devastating crisis. This book supports adults (surviving parents, extended family, teachers, counselors, clergy, coaches, etc.)who are looking for useful and positive guidance.

Even adults who are reflecting on their own childhood loss of a parent will find comfort and insights from this book. ... Read more

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Jung's Seminar on Children's Dreams
Children's Dreams: Notes from the Seminar Given in 1936-1940 by C.G. Jung stands as an important document for anyone interested in children's dreams. The book gathers many voices, those of the seminar participants, and that of Jung, in his role as teacher.

One appeal of the book is its didactic format. The participants in the seminar present children's dreams that Jung assigned to them at the beginning of the semester, which they amplify and for which they suggest meanings. Jung listens to their presentations. In his comments following the presentations Jung often returns at first to the simple facts of the dream, and then further amplifies the dream using relevant archetypal symbols. With a remarkable breadth of knowledge at his fingertips, Jung navigates through the world of myths and symbols with great ease, unearthing their hidden meanings along the way.

In response to a reductive interpretation of a dream, Jung may expand it so as to account for the many dimensions of a dream; when working with a dream with no clear ending, he may look for the potential for development enfolded in it; and when cumbersome amplifications lead away from a dream, again and again Jung brings the focus back to the original text of the dream.

The seminar spans four winters. We can trace a development through the series, which reaches its fullest expression with the third session (1938-1939). Readers will find gems here and there in Jung's spontaneous comments throughout the notes.

Humbled by dreams, Jung confides: "We will never understand this secret of life and this cosmos, it is much too complicated, and the same is true for dreams. They fall like nuts from the tree of life and yet they are so hard to crack," (p.332).

Jung as pioneer
Without Jung's research and intense desire to know the realm of the psyche, greek word for soul, we would never have the ability to see cognate the workings in our modern world. Jung's descriptions of the archetypes allows us to formulate the properquestions which were posed by all great civilizations of the past. Most greeks never read Plato, nor were concerned about the dialogues. Same in our culture, most universities and the established psychology institutions do not accept Jungand even go so far as to discredit *the mystic alchemist*, as writing *dubious spiritualism*.
Those few of us who do embrace the spirit of man as part of the one true spirit of God, we find Jung to be aGod send in these times of trouble and darkness (Gas now $4.20/gal!!!).
With america being about 60% atheist and the learning institutions about 90%+ atheist, Jung has not so far been given afair hearing, nor ever will. Jung emphasizes throughout all his writings, *without depth (spiritual) experience, my concepts are just ink on paper) As we know atheists have no spiritual experience thus are officially excluded from all of Jung's intuitive insights.
Having said that, this new 2008 book of his 1936-1940 seminar has shown aside to Jung which i have not seen as yet in my 20 yrs of Jungian study.
Though Jung shows aprofound insight into the general laws of the psyche when it comes to specific detailing certain dream symbols in the draems of the children, I have reservations and even will go so far as to say I have strong disagreements on many of Jung's assumptions of the dreams meanings.
Jungas we know was head strong and once he waslocked into adiscursive mode likeold Socrates, there was little anyone could say edgewise when Jung had the floor.
Jung himself though would wanted us , his heirs to not just swallow everything he said , but in fact to question everything he said. Jung intensely desired his closest students to raise new insights built upon his researches.
Trust me, this new found perspective within me, has even surprised myself. For 2 decades Jung has beenfor me aicon and amaster, at times unapproachablly deep so asnot to be questioned. Jung always towered over my mind where I felt very small next to him. I think it was my recent peak at Philo of Alexandria that brought my mind closer to Jung's level.
Now I do find myself at odds with some of his dream allegories. .
Keep in mind Jung was writing in 1936, when as yet there were hardly any solid references which Jung could draw from. In the past 80 years we have access to awider range of info, at least for those like myself who know how to use that info.
Jung in his old age,once commented to Von Franz , he would have re-written all his books, except Answer To Job. Now I can understand why he made that statement, after reading afew of his comments in this dream seminar. Now I can see that Jung was human after all. Though obviously still god-like, bright shinning,to my level of consciousness.
In spite of my at odds with Jung here, looking over the signifiance ofcollected works for blind modern man , we know that God does not leave mankind in total darkness, but can speak to whomever will listen. Jung listened and fulfilled the role of prophet. A timely function that the church neither would nor possibly could fulfill. She is engrossed too much with dogmas and doctrines to be able to seeand reflect the light of the soul's journey. The *sexual instinct* (I prefer to define asthe romantic instinct for love . sex is something animals like dogs perform, humans have the POTENTIAL to make love) continues to be misundestood by the church. Jung finally brings Freuds great error into perspective. Which is that sex among humans should ideally be aways to acheive spirituality, that is birth of love in the soul.
Paul Best
June 28,2008
* I am more than sure, of all my reviews which have mostly votes of *no*, this one will never geta yes, but only accumulate countless *No* votes.
Was Jung's ideas ever welcomed? I expect no less.
EDIT:
Having read up to page 100, I went and skimmed through the other 400 pages.
Now its clear why prinston came out very late with this book. Its not Jung at his best, in fact rather dubious and rambling. There's questionable dream material to begin with. Take the dream on page 135 froma4 to 5 yr old boyand he gives one figure in the dream as having a*lazy smile*.can you imagine a4 yr old boy describing a dream image as *A MAN WITH A LAZY SMILE*
Many other places as well. Jung even says things that where next sentence he backs off and re-arranges the idea.
I began having questions on some of Von Franz's material as of last week, after I completed the collection of all her books. She says things which I find to be contradictory and confusing.
I am beginning to re-evalute all of Jung. Something which I would never have imagined in my lifetime. Jung was a*god* for me.
Amazing how the mind when fed on ancient mysticism as presented by Philo can open ones eyes and shed light on Jung.
Jung indeed offers much insight into man's illness. Yet months before Jung passed away he told Von Franz, *I have hit aceiling, I can go no futher*
I know why he became *stumped* and hita *dead end*
Jung continually emphasized that his work was no more than abeginning and that others after him would have to take up that path which leads to truth and knowledge of the soul's illness.
So far no one has taken up Jung's torch and am afraid to say, no one will. Most Jungian material is at best rehashing of Jung's ideas. And frankly, most of JungianISM books are rubbish. The material misleads and distorts Jung's position. A disaster Jung predicted would happen after he passed away.
That includes the Jung training center and the analysts in California. A institutionwhich has nothing to do with Jung's true spirit. The spirit of gnosis as opposed to to the current Jungians as displaying *word juggling/manipulations*= *head information* . *Dry bones* No flesh, no breath of spirit.
BOOK NOT RECOMMENDED
June 29,2008

A unique perspective on an emerging Analytical Psychology
This book is a unique perspective on the dreams of children, although it must be noted that they are the dreams that adults had as they recall them from their childhood.What is unique about this book is that the introductory lectures about dreams by Carl Jung may be the single best presentation of the classical Analytical Psychology perspective of dreams.Secondly, the book is a powerful presentation of the unique contribution made by Jung.One unique contribution is the illustration of how the forces of the psyche already at play in the young child and how they contribute to the unfolding development of an individual's identity.A drawback is the case presentation method (a plus for others), which can make the material somewhat choppy because of the varied presentations.Overall, however, it is solid and unique contribution to the field of Analyical Psychology and all perspectives work from that group of psychologies under the umbrella of depth psychology.

Jung at Work
This book shows Jung at work using his methods of dream interpretation. Jung liked the seminar method and had ongoing seminars during the academic year from the early 1920's until 1940.The children's dream seminar has long been available only to close students of analytical psychology and was given between 1936 and 1940.In this seminar he takes dreams of adults who recall their dreams from childhood.So, do not expect to see dreams from children.He shows his magnificently wide range of knowledge of different subjects as he amplifies the meaning of the dreams put forth by seminar participants. The translations from German are by Ernst Falzaeder, a well known psychoanalytic historian, and are excellent. The book is the second to be published by the Philemon Foundation which is undertaking to publish all the unpublished works of C.G. Jung. HIghly recommended for anyone interested in the study of dreams and analytical psychology. ... Read more

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In this lively and accessible book, Colin Heywood explores the changing experiences and perceptions of childhood from the early Middle Ages to the beginning of the twentieth century. Heywood examines the different ways in which people have thought about childhood as a stage of life, the relationships of children with their families and peers, and the experiences of young people at work, in school and at the hands of various welfare institutions. The aim is to place the history of children and childhood firmly in its social and cultural context, without losing sight of the many individual experiences that have come down to us in diaries, autobiographies and oral testimonies.


Heywood argues that there is a cruel paradox at the heart of childhood in the past. On the one hand, material conditions for children have generally improved in the West, however belatedly and unevenly, and they are now more valued than in the past. On the other hand, the business of preparing for adulthood has become more complicated in urban and industrial societies, as the young face a bewildering array of choices and expectations.


A History of Childhood will be an essential introduction to the subject for students of history, the social sciences and cultural studies. ... Read more

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brief overview of the field
Colin Heywood's History of Childhood is a brief overview of the state of the field as of 2001.In under 200 pages, Heywood traces the origins of scholarly interest in the history of childhood, summarizes Philippe Aries's classic work and the major critiques of it, and outlines current thinking on several major topics, including infancy, early childhood, the "third stage" (from age 7 through adolescence), children's labor, and education.Heywood's treatment of each topic is inevitably very brief, and while he cites numerous primary sources, he sometimes uses them uncritically.I did not learn much history from this book; if you're looking for an engaging overview of childhood in early modern and modern times, I would recommend Steven Mintz's Huck's Raft: A History of American Childhood or something similar.The merit of Heywood's History of Childhood lies in Heywood's extremely clear and succinct laying out of the major themes and research questions in the field.It would be useful to a graduate student preparing for comps or to someone who is just beginning a research project on some aspect of the history of childhood. ... Read more

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The Blackwell Handbook of Early Childhood Development presents a comprehensive summary of research into child development from age two to seven.

• Comprises 30 contributions from both established scholars and emerging leaders in the field
  
• The editors have a distinguished reputation in early childhood development
  
• Covers biological development, cognitive development, language development, and social, emotional and regulatory development
  
• Considers the applications of psychology to the care and education of young children, treating issues such as poverty, media, and the transition to school
  
• A valuable resource for students, scholars and practitioners dealing with young children

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A world-renowned child psychiatrist takes us inside his pioneering work with trauma victims to offer a groundbreaking new perspective on how stress and violence affect children's brains--and how they can be helped to heal.

Child psychiatrist Bruce Perry has treated children faced with unimaginable horror: genocide survivors, witnesses, children raised in closets and cages, and victims of family violence. Here he tells their stories of trauma and transformation. ... Read more

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The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog
This book gave an amazing insight into the life of traumatized children. To understand that a childs behaviour is more than their free will to misbehave, but due the malfunctioning of the brain that has been starved of love and physical affection in infancy. To understand that love conquers all. A child that has missed the most fundamental nurturing inutro and infancy needs to have that hugging and rocking to help stimulate what has been missed. This is a must read for anyone who works with children and anyone who is wanting to have children.

Very helpful
Dr. Perry is the premier child traumatology expert and this book is
very helpful for anyone interested in trauma and its long term effects on
children and adolescents.His thoughts about his training in child psychiatry are fascinating.

Anyone still believing all children are resilient after significant trauma will
feel differently after reading Dr. Perry's book.

Charles W. Maas, MD

sad but inspiring book
Such a great book. Perry breaks down neurobiology into concepts normal people can understand. This is a well written book that is also educational & inspiring! Book contains stories/cases of children who experienced severe abuse or neglect, and ways parents & caretakers can provide what children in similar situations may need. Had to read it for a class, but really enjoyed it & bought Perry's other books after. Great buy for those in counseling field as I am, (or for parents looking for tips to avoid damaging their children I suppose).

A must for anyoneworking with emotionallychallenging youth.
After teaching for 22 years, this was a book that helped me look at students I have had with a deeper understanding and empathy. In education there is so much that we don't know about the students we serve. This book shed light on our continued need to be compassionate and deepen our own understanding.

Re-think behaviors
Excellent read for anyone working to identify and remove behavioral barriers for children.This author relates heartbreaking cases of children with extreme behaviors that they developed in response to chronic abuse/neglect.Dr. Perry is very knowledgeable and realistic, and the writing style is easily accessible.Information will cause the reader to re-think their evaluations of children's behaviors - labels such as "incorrigible", "mentally ill", "willful" or "hopeless" are re-examined as "developmentally damaged due to extreme trauma - exhibiting post-traumatic stress disorder" - Dr. Perry removes traditional labels to discover the nature of the damage, the ways that the featured children manifest or cope with their trauma, develops respectful relationships as the first pillar of treatment, then works a treatment plan to restore the "missing/damaged parts" of the child's development - this book is not a playbook for therapeutic intervention (one size does not fit all), but a call to re-consider responses to the extreme behaviors of troubled children. ... Read more

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This book places child art within the broader context of children's creative intelligence and intrinsic motivation to invent a pictorial world. It examines the development of drawing and painting from several currently dominant theoretical perspectives. This is followed by an extensive examination of empirical data on the art work of children who are ordinary, talented, emotionally disturbed, and atypically developed due to mental disability or autism.

The Child's Creation of a Pictorial World uses a developmental framework that combines theoretical sophistication with rigorous empirical investigations into the mental processes that underlie the child's drawings. It delineates the evolution of forms, the pictorial differentiation of figures and their spatial relations, the role of color in narrative descriptions, and its expressive function. Artistic development across all these dimensions is seen as a meaningful mental activity that serves cognitive, affective, and aesthetic functions. ... Read more

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Providing clear connections between theory, research, and practice through consistent use of examples that tie these elements together, this best-selling text offers an authoritative exploration of psychological development - topically organized - from infancy through adolescence. It covers the cornerstones of development; learning and cognition; socialization and social skills; and perspectives from child development. For developmental psychologists and all those interested in child psychology.

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A must have
This is a must have reference book.If you are new at writing reports, this book will give many brilliant ideas as to how to go about it.On the other hand, if you have been writing reports for a long time and may feel tired of the same, you will find that this book is full of ideas, terms, and different ways of saying what you want to say.I really loved it!It was everything I was expecting.

Very Useful!
This book has wonderful templates for structuring a psychological evaluation or assessment report. It will save you a lot of time, and will help you use client-friendly language.

highly recommended

Practical and useful
This has been a long-awaited book for educational psychology students and educational psychologist. It is practical and the guidelines and examples make report writing a pleasure. ... Read more

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The "Child Within" refers to that part of each of us which is ultimately alive, energetic, creative and fulfilled; it is our real self-who we truly are. ... Read more

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Read Again and again
This book and the workbook have been so helpful to me to heal from a co-dependent family. I have been reading them both for a few years and get more from it all the time.I can also track my progress through reading what I had wrote a few years back and identify areas which haven't changed that I can focus on.

My Inner Child Is Now Running Amok and No Parents Can Stop me!
As a person who sucks I found the idea that the "real me" was someplace else inside of me but had to be brought forth by "healing".I grew weary of my tedious life with a single hobby of tracking and terminating adult acne in front of a mirror and recording the results in a diary.Then one day at a garage sale this book seemed to jump out at me like a burst pimple.

Now after reading and following this book I am indeed healed and creative and my "real self" has emerged.I now have power, self esteem, and walls filled withcrudely crayoned breasts.No parents are around to ground me this time or have an "important talk".

The one downside came when I kidnapped the Jenkin's girls dolls after a late night playhouse break in.The police thought my new-found "liberation" a bit unsettling but all thanks to the miracle of "bail" I am still not grounded.

Missing pages
I received this book which was in okay condition and I began reading the book I noticed that there are missing pages and I have not been able to locate this book just yet.... Buyer beware!!!!

Healing the Child Within
I cannot rave enough about this book.I thought I would be able to just skim through the book, but it is a lot deeper and informative than I ever imagined.It is an easy read and very paractical.The information is applicable, so it may be best to take each chapter in and not rush through.I think this way you will be able to retain the informaiton.It has really given me a lot of insight about myself, my family of origin, and some answers to why or how people behave in ways that they do.Even if your belief systemdoes not parallel with that of this book, you will still come out with a lot of knowledge about yourself and others.This book is also informative for those who have NOT came from Alcoholic or Drug Abused/Troubled homes.It really is applicable for ANY and EVERY one.

I think this book is terrific for those who are trying to learn about themselves, heal from broken relationships or trying to grow stronger relationships, and VERY IMPORTANTLY,if they will one day be a parent themselves.A great gift you can give your child is to heal and help yourself so you can truly be a parent for your child(ren).This will help for dysfunction NOT to continue!!!Awesome!Awesome!Awesome!

Next I want to oder "A Gift To Myself" which is the workbook by Charles L. Whitfield (the same author).

I've read better
The book has a good idea behind it. And it makes some good points.But I found it much more difficult to read that many other books of this type.Not "hard" difficult or anything like that.Difficult in the sense that the book just never caught my attention the way that other self help books have and I really had to force myself to keep reading.I don't think I got as much out of it as I could have simply because I had such a hard time paying attention. ... Read more

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Stories--from the great myths and legends to enchanting fairy tales, parables, fables and folktales--can have great healing and educative power. They come from our subconscious and imagination deep inside us. They have much to teach us about ourselves and the world we create around us.

Horst Kornberger, a writer, artist, and Waldorf teacher, first explores the power of particular stories such as Odysseus, Parsifal, Oedipus, Bible stories, and fairy tales. He explains how to apply that power to help a child develop or to heal and transform a child having difficulties.

Finally, Horst discusses the art and practicalities of creating new stories to help children with particular needs, showing that storytelling is a universal gift that we can use to benefit those around us.

This is a fascinating and inspiring book for teachers, parents, and those who care for children, as well as creative writers and students of literature. ... Read more

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"Fine Assistance to Find Your Story"
Kornberger takes us gently by the hand, reminds us of the stories we grew up with, gives us new ones, and tells us what was so important about these stories. You hear yourself utter 'Aha' and 'oh,yes' as he takes you through the stories, with a very good balance of psychology and the stories themselves. This is like a recipe book for great dishes that explains what's in the dish and why, and then (because the words are the food) delivers you the dish to taste. He leads you to craft your own too. This book is a very satisfying meal. ... Read more

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In this book, Barbara Rogoff puts into practice the theoretical account she presented in her highly acclaimed book Apprenticeship in Thinking. Here, Rogoff collaborates with two master teachers from an innovative school in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she conducted extensive research into what is involved when people learn--students, parents, and teachers alike. Illustrated with observations by participants in this school, this book shows that children and adults learn by participating within a community of learners. Their experiences will speak to all those interested in school improvement and in how people learn through engaging together in activities of mutual interest. ... Read more

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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. ... Read more