From Defiance to Cooperation : Real Solutions for Transforming the Angry, Defiant, Discouraged Child
Overview
Today, more and more children and adolescents are often hostile, defiant, and disobedient. A growing percentage of the school age population 16 to 22 percent suffer from what s known as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Symptoms may include acute resentment or anger, actively defying adults requests, vindictive behavior, and blaming others for their own mistakes or misbehavior. In this groundbreaking book, noted psychologist Dr. John Taylor offers hope and help for the parents of the difficult and defiant child or teen whether or not they have been diagnosed with ODD. Readers will discover some of the most effective techniques for dealing with such children, including how to teach anger control skills, how to prevent power struggles, how to end the "nag ignore yell punish" cycle, how to deal with revengeful actions, and more. This thoughtful, practical guide will help parents prevent and correct child and adolescent misbehavior, which may change the course of their child s life socially, academically, and emotionally. From Defiance to Cooperation is also a great tool for counselors, teachers, clergy, mental health professionals, and juvenile court workers.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780761529552
- ISBN-10: 0761529551
- Publisher: Harmony/Rodale/Convergent
- Publish Date: June 2001
- Dimensions: 8.47 x 5.51 x 0.58 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.62 pounds
- Page Count: 240
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