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Freeing Your Child From Negative Thinking: Powerful, Practical Strategies To Build A Lifetime Of Resilience, Flexibility, And Happiness (2008)

by Tamar E. Chansky(Favorite Author)

3.83 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0738211850 (ISBN13: 9780738211855)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Da Capo Lifelong Books

review 1: A great book with practical advice for everyone. Even if your child doesn't tend towards the negative, this book details how to help your child maintain a positive outlook. The book teaches you how to coach your child as you analyze a problem and find out what part went wrong instead of your child thinking that "everything" went wrong. By coach, I do mean coach, the author definitely discourages parents from solving kids' problems. Research has shown that kids who have a more optimistic outlook are less likely to commit suicide. I know, it's not exactly rocket science, but it does make the case for helping kids to see beyond the black and white, all or nothing scenarios that can be built up in their minds.
review 2: Wow. This book is informative and helpf... moreul! As a parent of a kid who can be a bit of an "awfulizer" I really appreciated the NUMEROUS strategies and ideas to manage negative thoughts. The section on ways to transition to strategies was brilliant. I have often felt uncertain on how to work through difficult moments with my kids and find myself using suggestions for doing so directly from this book. Better yet, I am learning right along with my child and I think it has been a good thing for all five of us. Countering the alarm messages (or sentences that can help your child when they are in the middle of a negative thought cycle/pattern):- This is a big change, it feels uncomfortable. - This feels bad, but that feeling is temporary. I'll feel better soon. - I know this feeling won't last. - This isn't what I wanted, but I can handle it. See?! Tools that can help build a positive, confident mindset... less

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