Inspiring Motivation In Children And Youth

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Inspiring Motivation in Children and Youth: How to Nurture Environments for Learning explores motivation and its crucial role in promoting well-being in the classroom and life beyond school. It will help all those who work with children and youth to understand and improve their motivation, and to create nurturing environments for younger people. David Bergin provides a highly accessible exploration of key research, examining the ways children’s goals, self-efficacy, self-determination, and feelings of being cared for affects their motivation as well as their desire to learn more about themselves and the world. This essential guide also addresses influences of competition, diversity, prejudice, and discrimination on motivation. The book provides a comprehensive look at the importance of instilling motivation at this critical age, highlighting the benefits through real-life examples and anecdotes. Illustrated with stories from diverse contexts, the author provides practical advice on how to use goals effectively, help children feel competent, autonomous, and like they belong. Inspiring Motivation in Children and Youth is for any student looking to excel in a psychological, educational, health, or social work setting, as well as professionals in the field, and parents. It is targeted for people who work or plan to work with children from pre-school to high school and will be useful to teachers, youth leaders, coaches, counselors, social workers, and nurses.

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Genre : Education
Author : David A. Bergin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Release : 2022-09-26
File : 172 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781000655308


Creative Cbt With Youth

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This book combines empirical support, clinical acumen, and practical recommendations in a comprehensive manner to examine creative augmentations to the robust cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) model. It discusses augmentations that are supported by research and practice and are also clinical-friendly tools. Each chapter briefly summarizes research findings, offers parsimonious explanations of theoretical concepts and principles, presents vivid descriptions of therapeutic procedures, and describes rich case illustrations. The book addresses the use of humor in CBT with youth, playful applications of CBT, applications of improvisational theatre in CBT and integrating superheroes into CBT. Key areas of coverage include: Building stronger, more flexible, and enduring alliances with children and adolescents to improve treatment retention and impact. Using humor and irreverent communication in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to enhance outcomes with adolescents. Developing rapport between medical and psychosocial team members to alleviate stress during pediatric medical procedures and as an adjunct to therapeutic interventions. Cognitive behavioral play therapy (CBPT) with young children. Family-focused CBT for pediatric OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). Cognitive Behavioral Psychodrama Group Therapy (CBPGT) with youth. This unique and compelling volume is an authoritative resource for researchers, professors, clinicians, therapists and other professionals as well as graduate students in developmental psychology, pediatrics, social work, child and adolescent psychiatry, and nursing.

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Genre : Psychology
Author : Robert D. Friedberg
Publisher : Springer Nature
Release : 2022-07-14
File : 272 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9783030996697


Child And Youth Participation In Policy Practice And Research

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This book showcases rights based participatory approaches to policy-making, practice and research with children and youth. Throughout its three parts, the book conceptualises a rights-based participatory approach; showcases constructive and innovative rights based participatory approaches across the domains of research, policy and practice; and interrogates the challenges and complexities in the implementation of such an approach. In recent times, Ireland has been at the forefront of promoting and implementing participatory approaches to policy-making, practice and research focused on children and youth. This edited volume is a timely opportunity to capture previously undocumented learning generated from a wide range of innovative participatory initiatives implemented in Ireland. In capturing this learning, real world guidance will be provided to international policy-makers, practitioners and researchers working with children and youth. This book is essential reading for those interested in a rights based participatory approach, for those who want to appropriately and meaningfully engage children and youth in research, and for those wishing to maximise the contribution of children and youth in policy-making.

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Deirdre Horgan
Publisher : Routledge
Release : 2021-12-23
File : 236 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781000511291


The Cambridge Encyclopedia Of Child Development

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Updated and expanded to 124 entries, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development remains the authoritative reference in the field.

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Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
Author : Brian Hopkins
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Release : 2017-10-19
File : 993 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781107103412


A Tapestry Of Relational Child And Youth Care Competencies

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This foundational resource is the first to explicitly detail the Child and Youth Care (CYC) core competencies for students preparing to take the Child and Youth Care-Professional (CYC-P) certification exam. Designed according to the Child and Youth Care Certification Board (CYCCB), this book offers a comprehensive review of the five domains of CYC practitioner competencies: professionalism, cultural and human diversity, applied human development, relationship and communication, and developmental practice methods. Pedagogical tools bring concepts to life through critical discussion and reflection. The text is packed with tables, chapter learning outcomes, reflection questions, end-of-chapter reference lists, glossary terms, definitions from the CYCCB, and real world case studies. A unique and practical textbook, this is an indispensable resource for introductory courses in child and youth care programs.

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Theresa Fraser
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Release : 2019-09-11
File : 284 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781773380339


To Lead A Good Life A Wealth Of Inspiration Motivation And Leadership

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To Lead a Good Life... is a self-help book, featuring a collection of sixty-two, motivational stories, inspirational essays, and lessons on effective leadership. From cover to cover, it offers unique examples of people with a little moxie, finding their strength, courage, and passion.

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Genre : Family & Relationships
Author : Tony Legando
Publisher : First Edition Design Pub.
Release : 2020-10-25
File : 197 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781506909684


Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder synthesizes current science on adolescents and young adults with ASD in order to inform mental health practitioners and education professionals who work directly with these individuals.

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Genre : Family & Relationships
Author : Nicholas W. Gelbar
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Release : 2018
File : 353 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780190624828


Emotional Intelligence For Children And Adolescents Tool For Parents And Teachers

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Emotional intelligence for children and adolescents tool for parents and teachers Emotional intelligence for children and adolescents is not just a book on child development - it is a true essential guide for parents, educators and all those who want to prepare the next generation to face the world with emotional wisdom, resilience and courage. With over 200 pages of deep, impactful and practical content, this book is a worldwide reference to help children and adolescents build a solid emotional base from the early years of life. In this book you will learn: How emotions shape the development and behavior of children. Practical and powerful strategies for educators to help students deal with their emotions in the classroom. The importance of the relationship between countries and children, and how each gesture and word can define a child's emotional future. Proven techniques to strengthen emotional intelligence and prepare children for adolescence and adulthood challenges. Filled with real examples, case studies, and practical exercises, emotional intelligence for children and adolescents offers insights and valuable solutions to common problems such as anxiety, stress and even signs of emotional violence. Let's talk more about the importance of identifying trauma and acting preventively so that each child can grow in an emotionally healthy and safe environment. Written with passion, depth and irony, this book questions today's society, defeat conventions and presents an authentic and realistic approach to forming strong, intelligent children and balanced emotions. Get ready to be transformed as a father, mother or educator, and help shape a new generation prepared to face the ups and downs of life with courage and clear emotion.

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Genre : Self-Help
Author : Adriano Leonel
Publisher : Adriano Leonel
Release : 2024-09-17
File : 232 Pages
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Cultivating A Culture Of Nonviolence In Early Childhood Development Centers And Schools

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With the recent uptick of violence in schools, it is essential to strategize new concepts for promoting nonviolent tendencies in children and creating safe environments. Through nonviolent teaching techniques, it is possible to effectively demonstrate mutual respect, tolerance, and compassion in order to have a lasting peace. Cultivating a Culture of Nonviolence in Early Childhood Development Centers and Schools aims to expand and deepen multicultural nonviolent teaching techniques and concepts to achieve desired outcomes for early childhood development centers, schools, institutions of higher learning, and centers of teacher development and training. While highlighting topics including child development, conflict resolution, and classroom leadership, this book is ideally designed for teachers, directors, principals, teacher organizations, school counselors, psychologists, social workers, government officials, policymakers, researchers, and students.

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Genre : Education
Author : Taukeni, Simon George
Publisher : IGI Global
Release : 2019-02-15
File : 340 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781522574774


Research Anthology On Early Childhood Development And School Transition In The Digital Era

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In today’s digital world, it is critical to ensure technology is utilized appropriately and best practices for adoption are continuously updated, particularly when it comes to education. New technologies provide myriad opportunities for improvement within early childhood development; however, further study is required to fully understand the different tactics and strategies. The Research Anthology on Early Childhood Development and School Transition in the Digital Era considers how technology can assist with the development of young children and identifies different technologies that should be utilized within education for the benefit of students. Covering key topics such as instructional design, learning, literacy, and technology, this major reference work is ideal for administrators, principals, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

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Genre : Education
Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Release : 2022-12-12
File : 1144 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781668474693